Merchandiser (Delicatessen, Bakery & Meat)

Responsibilities:

Delicatessen:

• Maintain profitability of the category by maintaining the balance of cost of material and selling price
• Providing client with customer focused insight regarding the product and category
• Creating and developing a short-term plan and strategy for the development of the category
• Driving category relationship with the large supplier
• Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across customer channels
• Leading category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising
• Working alongside customers and teams to translate customer insights into strategies that drive performance
• Managing a large portfolio of different supplier brands and developing appropriate strategies for each of them.
• Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing, and merchandising teams is essential
• Product development based on business trends and customer requirements

Bakery:

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies for bakery products across all stores.
• Develop for new bakery product
• Monitor and manage bakery product displays to ensure optimal presentation.
• Collaborate with the other departments to align merchandising plans with product availability and promotions.
• Analyze sales data to evaluate performance and adjust merchandising techniques for maximum profitability.
• Train and supervise store staff on bakery merchandising standards.
• Ensure all merchandising activities comply with company standards and safety regulations.

Meat:

• Develop new product base on market trends and customer request
• Evaluate assortment base on sales and store production plan every 3 months and propose new assortment to meat merchandiser
• Oversee the merchandising operations for the meat department.
• Develop and implement product strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure optimal product selection and pricing.
• Monitor market trends and adjust merchandising plans accordingly.
• Manage inventory levels, Display product attractively, pricing, and promotional strategies to drive sales.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Lead and train a team of staff store to maintain a deep understanding of various cuts of meat, their uses and quality standard of company.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the work area

Requirement:

• Bachelor Degree from Culinary, Baking and Pastry, or similar
• Proven experience min. 3 years in merchandising, bakery, delicatessen, food retail, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of meat and poultry products, market trends, and industry standards.
• Strong knowledge about basic bakery production.
• Strong knowledge of premium foods and gourmet products.
• Having culinary or food safety certification is plus.
• Ability to operate cutting equipment.
• Have good sense and strong initiative for new product development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines.
• Leadership experience and the ability to mentor and guide a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, inventory management and data analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and shifting.
• Ability to work hard and learn new skills.
• A passion for food and customer satisfaction.
• Fluent in English.