Assistant Merchandise Manager – Fresh Food (Data Analytics)

Supplier Management & Development

• Identify and develop strategic suppliers with the capability to co-develop Fresh Food products.

• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with reliable suppliers, ensuring consistent product quality and availability.

• Manage supplier agreements, ensuring all commitments such as pricing and invoice controls are documented and complied with.

• Conduct regular supplier and producer visits to strengthen partnerships and oversee product quality.

Product Management & Development

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for product innovation and category expansion.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and execute new product launches and in-store activities that drive sales and customer engagement.

• Support category growth through data-driven recommendations on assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies.

Pricing & Promotion Management

• Analyze pricing structures and propose adjustments to optimize margin and competitiveness.

• Plan and manage promotional programs including Makro Mail, ensuring alignment with business objectives and sales targets.

Team & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Provide timely feedback on market trends, competitor activities, and category performance to line managers and relevant teams.

• Share essential category information with stores, including product details, supplier contacts, ordering processes, and promotional plans.

• Conduct regular store visits to monitor execution, identify operational issues, and ensure product quality, presentation, and availability are maintained.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Food Science, Economics, or related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in merchandising, category management, or supplier management, preferably within Fresh Food or FMCG sectors.

• Strong analytical and data management skills; proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.

• Knowledge of product development processes and retail promotional planning.

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and project management capabilities.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders.