Merchandising Specialist (mf)

We are recruiting a Merchandising Specialist that will be responsible for ensuring for their category universe the creation maintenance and updating of in-store display solutions guaranteeing global standards and consistent execution across all stores.

Responsibilities:

Be the national point of contact for Merchandising within their category(ies) ensuring alignment with the Merchandising Leader;
Develop update and optimize planograms for all stores including adaptations by format cluster or store profile;
Review planograms according to the in & out cycle (introduction of new items and discontinued products);
Ensure the correct parameterization of items in the space management software in accordance with national guidelines;
Define display principles and rules for their categories aligned with the Global Merchandising Framework and national guidelines;
Prepare recommendations for commercial promotional and seasonal campaigns and ensure their proper execution with Store Planning & Operations;
Train store commercial operations teams within the scope of their categories;
Participate in range reviews with the Offer team and oversee the in-store implementation of assortment decisions;
Act as the operational link between Offer Supply and Operations for their category universe ensuring accurate data consistent parameterization and space adjustments according to business needs.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in management Marketing Architecture or a similar field (preferred);
Solid experience in visual merchandising store planning trade marketing or category management within the food retail sector;
Proficiency in visual merchandising/planogram tools (e.g. Spaceman Mockshop JDA Relex or similar);
Good knowledge of Excel;
AutoCAD skills (preferred);
Experience in multinational environments and with global execution standards;
Strong process data and operational discipline orientation;
Strong cross-functional influencing skills including with national stakeholders;
Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken) mandatory (minimum B2).

Workplace
Head Office in Alfragide with availability to travel to stores nationwide for 20% of working time.

Additional Information :

With Makro you will have:

Integration into a solid business group with an international dimension and a dynamic and proactive work environment;

Life insurance and health insurance;

Initial and continuous training plan with constant learning opportunities;

Employee discounts at makro stores as well as other discounts in our partner network;

Annual Bonus.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time