Job Description

Merchandiser duties and responsibilities:

Buyers perform market research, product tests and evaluations and analyze competitors to determine what products are featured in stores, catalogs and online marketplaces. They often have the following responsibilities:

Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders

Delivering a weekly purchase order report to supervisors that indicates the invoice number for all closed orders

Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products

Assisting the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis

Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate

Merchandiser skills and qualifications

Buyers use a combination of soft skills and industry knowledge to perform their duties effectively, which can include:

Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients and suppliers

Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and make better deals for the company

An understanding of purchase order software platforms

Good attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate

Ability to work with a team

Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the company

IT skills to troubleshoot essential computer programs

Experience requirements

Experience requirements for a Buyer can vary from employer to employer. An entry-level Buyer position may not require as much work experience as a senior-level buyer position. It may also be beneficial to accept on-the-job training as a form of work experience.

salary expectations

Salary may depend on a candidates education, experience level and geographical location.

Merchandiser Education requirements

Any bachelors degree in business, accounting or a related field. Or an MBA (masters degree in business administration)

1-10-67, 1st Floor,SV Arcade,

Above SBI Bank, Opp.Ashok Nagar Park,

Ashok Nagar,RTC Cross Roads

Hyderabad : 500020

Ph: 040-67065526