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
