Merchandiser Delicatessen (Ready Meals)

Company Description

ÆON is the largest retailer in Asia with a retail network of around 300 subsidiaries and affiliated companies. In Indonesia, ÆON opened its first Retail Store inside AEON Mall BSD City, Tangerang in May 2015 and plans to expand in the Jabodetabek area. Check out our website and social media accounts for more information.

Role Description

• Maintain profitability of the category by maintaining the balance of cost of material and selling price
• Providing client with customer focused insight regarding the product and category
• Creating and developing a short-term plan and strategy for the development of the category
• Driving category relationship with the large supplier
• Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across customer channels
• Leading category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising
• Working alongside customers and teams to translate customer insights into strategies that drive performance
• Managing a large portfolio of different supplier brands and developing appropriate strategies for each of them.
• Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing, and merchandising teams is essential
• Product development based on business trends and customer requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from Food Technology, Culinary or equivalent.
• Previous experience in merchandising, preferably in ready meal, ready to eat, or delicatessen.
• Understand retail business insight.
• Knowledge of premium foods and gourmet products is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good time management and deadline oriented
• A passion for food and customer satisfaction.
• Fluent in English