Merchandise Manager - Commercial (Kitchenware)

Special Categories: Commercial Kitchenware

Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage merchandising and buying activities for assigned product categories, covering assortment planning, sourcing, pricing, and lifecycle management. • Conduct market, trend, and competitor analysis to identify commercial opportunities that drive sales growth, margin improvement, and category competitiveness. • Work closely with Category, Commercial, and Cross-functional teams to review assortments, identify gaps, and optimize product mix aligned with customer needs and business strategy. • Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers and manufacturers, both local and international, ensuring capability in cost competitiveness, quality, capacity, and lead time. • Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers on pricing, MOQs, payment terms, rebates, and commercial conditions to achieve target margin and profitability. • Own costing, pricing strategy, and margin management, ensuring competitive retail pricing while meeting financial targets. • Manage buying forecasts, order planning, and replenishment alignment in collaboration with Supply Chain and Planning teams to ensure optimal stock availability and inventory efficiency. • Coordinate with QA and Regulatory teams to ensure products comply with relevant quality standards, safety requirements, and local regulations. • Monitor sales performance, stock movement, margin, and sell-through, and initiate corrective actions on assortment, pricing, or sourcing when required. • Support new product introduction and range changes, ensuring timely execution and alignment with commercial objectives. • Conduct supplier visits and factory assessments as required to support sourcing decisions and long-term supplier partnerships. • Perform additional tasks and strategic initiatives as assigned by senior management.