Brand & Merchandising Executive
Job Description:
Description
- The Brand and Merchandising Executive will be responsible for managing the acquisition of goods and services, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality, managing vendor relationships, monitoring inventory, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Key duties involve supplier evaluation, contract management, cost analysis, tracking deliveries, etc.
POSM Management:
- Develop ideas for and manage the production, design, and distribution of Point-of-Sale Materials.
Project Management:
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple campaigns, budgets, and deadlines.
Sourcing & Supplier Management:
- Researching and identifying potential suppliers, developing and managing long-term relationships with them, and evaluating their performance.
Negotiation & Contracts:
- Negotiating favorable prices and contract terms with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
Purchasing & Logistics:
- Processing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, ensuring the timely arrival of goods, and handling logistics arrangements.
Cost & Quality Control:
- Analyzing costs, benchmarking prices, and establishing budget parameters for purchases to achieve cost savings.
Record Keeping:
- Maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information for tracking and compliance.
Job Requirement
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Marketing, or a related field is typically required.
- A relevant professional background and experience in trade marketing or a similar role are essential.
Skills and Qualifications
- Analytical Skills:
Ability to analyze data, interpret market trends, and provide data-driven recommendations.
- Communication:
Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal collaboration and external stakeholder engagement.
- Technical Proficiency:
Expertise with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant marketing tools.
- Team Spirit
A willingness to work harmoniously with others, share responsibilities, and contribute to the collective good.
WHO WE ARE
Since 2017, KBZ Bank has undergone a significant transformation to become Myanmar's leading digital and mobile-first bank. Our initiatives have included restructuring leadership, enhancing risk management, and improving transparency. Notably, we launched KBZPay in 2018, a mobile wallet now serving over 10 million users, greatly expanding financial inclusion. Recognized for our governance and inclusion efforts, we continue to drive growth and accessibility in Myanmar's banking sector.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Rapid growth opportunities with a steep learning curve.
- A dynamic and challenging work environment in the banking sector.
- Commitment to your personal and professional development.
- A diverse and international team fostering inclusion.
- Engaging in company and team events.
- Immediate responsibility and impact in a fast-evolving global bank.
- Comprehensive benefits include health insurance and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Required Skills:
Technical Proficiency Cost Savings Analysis Savings Collaboration Accessibility Compliance Transparency Stakeholder Engagement Logistics Contract Management Organizational Skills Sourcing Purchase Orders Deliveries Purchasing Analytical Skills PowerPoint Campaigns Business Management Merchandising Insurance Quality Control Banking Communication Skills Excel Risk Management Economics Regulations Records Negotiation Vendors Materials Suppliers Design Business Marketing Project Management Microsoft Office Leadership Communication Management