Merchandising Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

The Merchandising Supervisor is primarily responsible in managing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Merchandising Third-Party Agencies (TPAS) from staffing to in-store execution and ensuring that they deliver according to agreed service levels and set forth standards. The Merchandising Supervisor collaborates with internal and external partners with the end goal of contributing positively and aligning results with the company's business objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Merchandising Third-Party Agency (TPA) Management

A. Coordinate with Merchandising TPA counterparts to ensure achievement of the following:

i. Service level for manpower deployment and fill rate, within assigned scope

ii. Compliance to deployment plan

B. Monitor and approve operational activities related but not limited to field force overtime, change schedule, duty on day-off, deviations, etc.

C. Facilitate trainings of Merchandising TPA field force related to product orientation, product handling, merchandising standards, and other topics necessary to safeguard high competence level of front liners.

D. Collaborate with AAI Sales, AAI Trade Marketing, and TPA for the implementation and execution of in-store activities including but not limited to new product introductions, promotions, POSM, sampling, SKU maintenance, display mileage and concessions, etc.

E. Respond and assist internal and external partners for related inquiries or requests.

F. Coach and mentor Merchandising TPA Field Supervisors through field work.

G. Lead the cycle plan cascade and meetings with Field Supervisors and Merchandisers.

2.Field Management and Execution

A. Work closely with TPA counterparts to ensure achievement of the following KPls:

i. Dominant space and displays

ii. Near ex management

ii. Reports submission

iv. Compliance to merchandising standards

B. Develop systems to improve operational standards and guidelines.

C. Regularly conduct trade audit, check, and report the quality of in-store executions:

i. On shelf availability

ii. Sufficient stock weights and maximum capacity display

ii. Correct pricing on shelf

iv. Rented displays

V. Planogram execution based on display standards

vi. POSM installation

vi. Promotional activity

vii. Housekeeping

ix. Competitor's activity

3. Cost Management

A. Analyze coverage plan and merchandising spending.

B. Lead the negotiation of cost-efficient merchandising deployment with accounts and/or stores.

C. Assist in managing and monitoring merchandising OPEX.

D. Assist in developing over-all merchandising strategies to sustain operationally effective deployment while achieving the acceptable cost-to-sales ratio.

4. Administrative Responsibilities

A. Prepare and submit on a timely manner and secure approval of different company and merchandising request forms.

B. Maintain a sanitized merchandising databases and trackers related to monitoring deployment, fill rate, compliance reports, execution reports, etc.

C. Present area's performance during territory review.

D. Conduct headcount review following standard cadence.

E. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely submission of reports required by internal partners and from Merchandising TPAS.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education
  
  Bachelor's degree holder in any of the following business fields:
• Business Administration
• Operations
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Experience
• At least 2-5 years in merchandising and preferably with exposure in frozen and/or chilled products
  
  With experience in managing and dealing with merchandising third party agencies
• Skills/Competencies
• Intermediate business acumen
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Proficient in MS Office especially Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Strong presentation, training skills, and negotiation skills
• Adept in analysis, critical thinking, and decision making
• Adaptable to changing demands and highly collaborative
• Highly trainable and with good work ethics