Division Merchandise Manager

Responsible for the achievement of target EBIT of the store and disposal of aging items and damaged merchandise. Researches and studies also about new items that may be displayed in the stores for the company to attain its goal and to gain profit. Prepares analysis and provides sound conclusions and recommendations to improve business. Reviews individual performance and identify training and development needs.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. SALES

Meets or surpasses the sales target of the stores.Ensures the achievement of target EBIT of the store.

2. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Knows ways to sell and dispose aging items and damaged merchandise.Knows and understands how to do markdowns and price breaks control.Monitors the movement of the merchandise to distinguish the bestsellers and slow moving items; prompt analysis, feedback and recommendation of said items.Consider which goods will sell well in particular locations, and at what customer are willing to pay.Sources and develops new local and international suppliers (outright and concessionaire) to ensure category merchandise assortment is updated with local and international trends.Monitors and controls the markdown and price breaks.

3. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Researches and studies about new items that may be displayed in the stores for the company to attain its goal and to gain profit.

4. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Ensures proper implementation of Offenses Subject to Disciplinary Action (OSDA) and company rules to all direct reports.

5.  OTHERS

Prepares analysis and provides sound conclusions and recommendations to improve business.Prepares and presents reports such as business reviews and new buys.Submits Housekeeping reports after store visits.Act as a role model in complying with company policies and ensures that staff comply with all policies and work requirements at all times.Sets the highest performance standards in the store.Interviews candidates and reacts to existing and potential staff vacancies.Reviews individual performance and identify training and development needs.Performs other functions as may be assigned by immediate superior from time to time.