National Merchandising Manager | Managed People Solutions | Johannesburg at Managed People Solutions

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure that all costing models are developed for the business unit and that costs are optimised in accordance with these models.
• Ensure that operational requirements take place within the budget provided for the BU and that no over-expenditure occurs.
• Drive strategy formulation in the BU by identifying relevant strategic KPI’s and objectives.
• Future-proof the BU and identify new business ventures and opportunities for growth.
• Oversee operations of the Merchandising Business Unit to ensure that operational and strategic objectives and deliverables are achieved.
• Effective management of MPS CMD to ensure that stores have been allocated in a way that optimises costs and operations.
• Report on operations on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Ensure that BI reporting is completed in line with the company’s requirements for decision-making.
• Drive audit function for the purpose of compliance and improvements.
• Conduct regular meetings to understand the client’s business and engage in collaborative strategic planning and identify where the company can bridge gaps for them.
• Oversee and manage the implementation of ad hoc projects as requested.
• Ensure that all new projects are deployed effectively and efficiently and embedded for optimal performance.
• Ensure that your knowledge pertaining to industry trends, challenges, changes, etc. is continuously kept up to date.
• Ensure relevant policies and SOPs are up to date within the BU by enforcing corporate governance.
• Facilitate open and effective communication and promote cross-functional and cross-company collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree relating to Sales, Business or Marketing Management
• Postgraduate degree relating to Sales, Business or Marketing is advantageous
• 5 – 8 years’ experience in a Regional Sales or Merchandising Management Role
• Valid driver’s license
• Own car