Merchandise and Product Strategy Leader

1 day ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa Full time

**Job Summary:**

As a seasoned merchandising professional, you will lead the development and implementation of our category management strategy, driving profitable growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Your expertise in product range planning, supplier relationships, and team management will be instrumental in achieving business objectives.

  1. Developing Strategic Plans: Create and execute comprehensive plans to drive sales growth, improve profitability, and enhance customer satisfaction.

  2. Team Leadership: Inspire and motivate a high-performing team to deliver results-driven solutions, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery of projects.

  3. Sourcing and Procurement: Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms, while maintaining strong relationships and identifying new opportunities.

  4. Collaboration and Communication: Foster effective partnerships across departments to align strategies, share knowledge, and drive business outcomes.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Strong Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage teams, drive results, and foster a culture of excellence.

  • Strategic Thinker: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement strategic plans.

  • Negotiation and Communication: Skilled negotiator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and team members.

  • Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity, with the ability to apply this knowledge to drive business growth.


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