Our client in the FMCG Manufacturing sector is looking for Merchandising Supervisor to join their dynamic team. At least three to five years experience in merchandising, retail execution, field sales, store operations or trade marketing. At least one to two (2)years experience supervising field-based staff is preferred. Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, retail or a high-volume trading environment is preferred. Demonstrated experience in product displays, shelf management, promotional execution, stock rotation and field reporting is an added advantage.To supervise merchandisers and ensure effective in-store execution across assigned outlets by monitoring product visibility, shelf availability, planogram compliance, promotional displays, stock rotation, point-of-sale material placement, field attendance, customer outlet relationships and merchandising standards in support of sales growth, brand presence and customer service objectives. Supervises assigned merchandisers to ensure that merchandising duties are carried out according to approved standards and schedules. Allocates daily or weekly outlet priorities to merchandisers in line with approved call cycles and instructions from the Merchandising Manager. Conducts field visits to monitor merchandiser attendance, conduct, productivity and quality of execution. Provides on-the-job guidance to merchandisers to improve product display, stock rotation and customer outlet service. Ensures that merchandisers visit assigned outlets according to approved call cycles, routes and coverage plans. Tracks completion of store visits and follows up missed or incomplete visits. Ensures that company products are displayed neatly, professionally and in accordance with approved merchandising standards. Monitors damaged, expired, short-dated or poorly handled stock and escalates concerns. Liaises with store representatives and internal teams to support replenishment and improved shelf availability. Prepares and submits daily, weekly and monthly merchandising reports within agreed timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: At least five O Levels, including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent. A Levels are an added advantage. A certificate or diploma in Sales, Marketing, Retail Management, Merchandising, Business Administration or a related field is preferred. Training in merchandising, field supervision, customer service, stock management or retail execution is an added advantage. Computer literacy, including basic Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, is an added advantage.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their CV in Word format to cvs@oxfordrecruitment.co.zw

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

MERCHANDISING SUPERVISOR