Description

• The Brand and Merchandising Executive will be responsible for managing the acquisition of goods and services, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality, managing vendor relationships, monitoring inventory, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Key duties involve supplier evaluation, contract management, cost analysis, tracking deliveries, etc.
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POSM Management:

• Develop ideas for and manage the production, design, and distribution of Point-of-Sale Materials. 

Project Management:

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple campaigns, budgets, and deadlines.

Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Researching and identifying potential suppliers, developing and managing long-term relationships with them, and evaluating their performance. 

Negotiation & Contracts:

• Negotiating favorable prices and contract terms with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality standards. 

Purchasing & Logistics:

• Processing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, ensuring the timely arrival of goods, and handling logistics arrangements. 

Cost & Quality Control:

• Analyzing costs, benchmarking prices, and establishing budget parameters for purchases to achieve cost savings. 

Record Keeping:

• Maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information for tracking and compliance.

Requirement

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Marketing, or a related field is typically required.
• A relevant professional background and experience in trade marketing or a similar role are essential.

Skills and Qualifications

• Analytical Skills:

Ability to analyze data, interpret market trends, and provide data-driven recommendations. 

• Communication:

Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal collaboration and external stakeholder engagement. 

• Technical Proficiency:

Expertise with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant marketing tools.

• Team Spirit

A willingness to work harmoniously with others, share responsibilities, and contribute to the collective good.