Merchandiser

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: To establish a continuous supply of stocks in order to maximize sales and profitability at store level. To achieve the seasonal estimate for the category both in pairs and turnover. To achieve assigned stock rotation according to yearly budget. To execute distribution procedure which will allow the right products and sizes in the right store at the right time, and in the right quantities. To ensure proper setting of standards to achieve maximum sale with a minimum of stock. To ensure that the back-up stock in the warehouse for standard articles are adequate to allow for continuous supply. To maintain a continuous flow of merchandising information to and from the stores. To review merchandising reports and sales statistics (S.I.R Store Report etc..) and take merchandising action such as: Ship additional supply to stores Revise assortment goods on order according to requirement Transfer goods from stores Recall goods from stores Reduce selling prices to ensure liquidation in good time Institute sales promotion actions or introduce sales incentives such as premiums To work together with Merchandising Manager for regrouping activities. To ensure that stocks are consolidated for maximum sales activity. To follow up on the regrouping activities and to work with Retail Operations Teams to ensure maximum efficiency in movement of stores. To ensure that no merchandise which is older than 1 year is kept in stock. To ensure that there should not be any stocks more than 2 months in DC and those stocks must be sent out to stores. To carry out the spot quality checks and monitor distribution activities while visiting the warehouse.