DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Private Label Product Development

• Stay abreast of market trends and innovation to elaborate action plans, maintain Private Label brand’s strategy and develop Private Labels range responding to Customer Demand
• Ensure Private Label items meet local sales targets and profit goals
• Ensure the proper integration of the Private Label items within the International Merchandising function strategy
• Prioritize development plan in coordination with Private Label Quality Team, Sourcing team and Sales Development team across territories to maximise resources and sales potential

Launch and After Launch follow up

• Follow up on the manufacturing and launch of new Private Label products in the stores
• Ensure commercial strategy is implemented offline and online; KPIs are tracked and corrective action plans are set when necessary
• Ensure proper communication on the product launch and ensure the range is available on all platforms (Internal & External-Online & Offline), ideally through innovation / thinking out of the box

Coordination with Internal Stakeholders across territories

• Coordinate and align with all stakeholders internally Private Label development plans, strategies, action plans within their Department/Group of categories
• Support Sourcing teams with their category strategy definitions
• Ensure the marketing of Private Label items in coordination with Marketing and Sales Development
• Provide support to improve logistic flows, marketing and product display

Policies and Procedures

• Oversee the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures
• Ensure procedure for record keeping to support the organization’s goals is in place and applied
• Ensure Private Label items are complying with policies related to our client’s Retail, Private Label and regulation

Human Capital Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the performance management process by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and provide constructive feedback and provide inputs to senior management
• Provide mentorship for the purpose of developing a continuous talent pipeline for key roles
• Provide inputs on training needs and coordinate with the HC department to ensure facilitation of training requirements
• Develop and implement on the job-training for the team
• Provide inputs for the development of annual manpower plan
• Ensure the implementation of our client’s Retail’s corporate policies and relevant procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role with a product development background being mandatory (Private Label or Non Private Label)
• Retail background (retailer or supplier side)
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Strong negotiation and networking skills
• Strong business communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel Suite
• English (Full professional proficiency – Required)