Discuss with Merchandising team for designing the route plan on a monthly basis, monitor the daily route and discuss with team based on the visitation reports by analyzing the visitation data. Visit outlets TOP regardless of merchandise coverage - for example, the TOP 50 outlets in each channel (except wholesale) for rum and TOP 50 for whisky - this is to check out visibility in TOP outlets. Visit MONT, TONT or Rum Station outlets weekly, check the brand health, discuss with outlet owners and provide necessary POSMs if necessary. Plan, prepare the list of POSM SKU & Quantity to the team and allocate POSM for each individual route. Responsible to set the weekly/ monthly meeting with the merchandising or Channel Development team and listen to the feedback/ challenges of the team and market. Analyze the merchandising data and prepare the report to Sr. Trade Marketing Manager to understand the competitor information, marketing pricing and POSM items usages on a monthly basis. Analyze and evaluate for monthly trade discount for respective regions and monitor the sales and brand health. Ensure to field auditing or check the way of merchandisers, channel development team to monitor the team performance (once a week). Ensure to visit in the market as per the instruction of the Management and prepare the market visit report including the feedbacks, issues and any other observations and discuss with the Management. Execute the POSM Allocation / Visibility standardization at all channels. Monitor the product display, visibility and pricing in right placement. (Brand wise/SKU wise/ Channel wise, Area wise) Monitor the POSM development across the assigned regions (Brand wise/SKU wise/ Channel wise, Area wise) and take the corrective actions immediately if have any issues. Ensure for effective visibility on the ground including display. Make sure the whole team is following the JD’s and performing their tasks on a daily basis. Coordinate with Channel Development team, visit and check the outlets once a week. Train and coach team members from merchandising & channel development team if necessary regarding assigned tasks. Responsible for selecting and recruiting the right persons for merchandising & channel development team. Prepare and submit the Trade & Consumer Promotion Approval Memo to Senior Trade Marketing Manager as per project. Check and evaluate Promotion plan/ Activation for each channels (MONT, MOFT, TONT, TOFT & Rum Station) as per respective regions. Then share the key findings, reports to Sr. TMKT Mgr. and take the corrective action plan each project. Responsible for communicating and managing with the outsourced agencies for promotion activities. Prepare and submit the Approval Memo to Senior Trade Marketing Manager as per project. Participate in events, promotion, or marketing activities if required. Other ad-hoc assignment as required.
Manage and oversee monthly and annual payroll processing for all business units, ensuring payroll accuracy, timeliness, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and statutory regulations. Administer employee compensation, benefits, overtime, payroll deductions, allowances, salary advances, final settlements, and other employee-related payments accurately. Ensure timely preparation, calculation, submission, and reconciliation of Personal Income Tax (PIT), Withholding Tax (WT), Social Security Board (SSB) contributions, Form 16, Form 16(A), and all statutory reports. Develop, monitor, and control HR payroll budgets, manpower costs, salary structures, and compensation-related financial planning in alignment with business objectives. Maintain and ensure the accuracy of employee master data, salary updates, manpower information, leave balances, and payroll records within the HRIS/Payroll system. Maintain complete and systematic employee personnel files, compensation records, payroll documentation, confirmation/probation records, and ensure document accuracy and confidentiality. Handle employee enquiries, compensation-related issues, grievances, and provide HR advisory support while maintaining positive employee relations. Collaborate closely with Business Unit HR teams, Department Heads, Finance, Management, Banks, Government authorities, and external stakeholders regarding compensation, payroll, and HR operational matters. Manage salary disbursement processes including payroll bank transfers, cash payroll, employee bank account administration, and payment reconciliation. Prepare payroll, compensation, HR records, and supporting documents required for internal audits, external audits, and management requests within agreed timelines. Prepare regular HR reports, payroll analysis, manpower reports, compensation analytics, and management reports to support business decision-making. Lead and develop the Compensation & Benefits team, continuously improve payroll processes, internal controls, HR policies, and compensation practices to enhance operational efficiency.