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Zambia Bata Shoe Company PLC Recruiting Now

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Bata, a leading shoe manufacturing organisation with a wide range of retail outlets spread countrywide is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to fill the position of MERCHANDISER.

Job Title: Merchandiser

Job Purpose:

The Merchandiser provides support to Bata’s Merchandising Manager in discharge of duties as defined below.

Responsibilities:

  • To establish and update, seasonally, store estimates and requirements in accordance with store classification and in conjunction with the Merchandising Manager.
  • To assess regional requirements in accordance with base shoe line.
  • To ensure never out of stock articles are maintained as per store requirements and volume.
  • To frequently visit stores in order to assess merchandise mix against family shoe store competition within the region.
  • To suggest to the merchandising manager regional action on slow movers.
  • To recommend “price point” requirement by store.
  • To establish and maintain constant communications with shop managers within the region.
  • To prepare regrouping and “sidewalk sale” pricing within region or cities.
  • To modify stock standards and transfer stock to maintain a proper merchandise balance by category.
  • To analyze on a regular basis, regional size mix requirements and convey needed modifications to the merchandise manager.
  • To follow up on stock transfers in order to ensure they are taking place according to schedule.
  • To revise standard assortment chart every half yearly in consultation with managers from the main stores.

Education and Experience

  • Full Grade 12 O’Level Certificate
  • Minimum of a Diploma in Marketing / Business Administration
  • Zambia Institute of Marketing Membership

Skills/Competencies:

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure and Meet Deadlines

Application Details

All interested candidates meeting the above credentials are encourage to send through their application, enclosing detailed curriculum vitae and supporting qualifications.

All applications should be emailed to [email protected].

Closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday 11th January, 2017 at 17:00hrs.