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

• 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