Merchandising Assistant

Provide support to Merchandising team , on a specific product range with the responsibility of updating all databases containing product & supplier information about the whole assortment and ensuring an efficient administrative flow, with sourcing capabilities

Provide support to Merchandising team , on a specific product range with the responsibility of updating all databases containing product & supplier information about the whole assortment and ensuring an efficient administrative flow, with sourcing capabilities

Produce the Product Bible for the annual catalogue within the timeline by coordinating product codes, additions and deletions, product amendment forms, alternatives and forecasts

Maintain the SAP database - creation, modification and deletion of products and suppliers

Manage the Supplier Database - contacts, addresses ISO registration, marketing contributions

Manage supplier re-chase tasks for product & supplier data, contributions

Co-ordinate supplier mailings - e.g. Product selection , Price and products memos

Distribute Daily Reports and provide summary data in timely manner

Liaise closely with replenishment, warehouses, customer service and sales representatives to solve catalogue product issues. Fast response with all technical product inquiries to ensure customer experience is not jeopardize

Liaise with vendors in timely manner for products issues, price discrepancies and handle substitute products details in case of extended delivery

Provide efficient support to Category Managers and answer queries in their absence.

All other adhoc reasonable assignment assigned to you from time to time

Qualifications

Post secondary education in Business Administration and/or minimum 2 years’ related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel), supplier management skills, basic analytical skills, SAP user , Sourcing experience
Effective communicator ; well verse in verbal and written communication in English and native language
Experience in Products/Merchandising/Sourcing related role with minimum 2 year experience in Office Supplies/FMCG/Consumer Products markets