Merchandising Specialist

About the role

The Merchandising Specialist will support the execution of strategic action plans for convenience stores, ensuring product placement follows planograms and that food service operations meet brand and franchise standards. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers, store personnel, and internal teams to maintain inventory levels, hygiene standards, and promotional activities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the retail management system by adding/removing products, monitoring inventories, and ensuring proper visualisation according to planograms.
• Prepare and analyse food service performance reports and ensure food hygiene and safety standards are consistently applied.
• Negotiate with suppliers, distributors, and dealers to drive improvements and incorporate new products into the menu.
• Conduct monthly audit visits to Super 7 stores, generate reports, and develop action plans for any deviations.
• Provide train‑the‑trainer sessions for store managers and supervisors on food service and product manufacturing procedures.
• Supervise in‑store processes, promotional material execution, and support planning of promotional and discount periods with suppliers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Restaurant Management, Professional Cooking, Marketing, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in food engineering, retail, or merchandising, with proven ability to introduce new products and manage hygiene standards.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and project‑management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Fluent English, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and willingness to travel with a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

Required skills

• MS Office
• Computer Skills