Suprim Tamang

Managing Staff: Recruiting, training, and supervising employees, including cashiers and store associates.

Store Operations: Overseeing all aspects of store operations, including scheduling, inventory management, and customer service.

Financial Management: Analyzing financial statements, controlling expenses, and ensuring the store's profitability.

Customer Service: Ensuring a positive and efficient shopping experience for customers.

Compliance: Maintaining compliance with company policies, regulations, and health and safety standards.

Sales and Marketing: Implementing sales strategies and marketing initiatives to drive sales and increase customer traffic.

Merchandise Management: Directing the handling of merchandise, shipment receipt, processing, floor sets, markdown, and replenishment.

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• Identify and source (Locally & internationally) the full category assortment following the category role matrix and the right price positioning according to the market environment and market trend.
• Negotiate the annual trade agreement and specific clauses with distributors and ensure that the budget is achieved.
• Negotiate the best buying conditions respecting the volume concept.
• Ensure that the trade agreement counterparts are well respected and implemented on time.
• Negotiate the promotional events according to the calendar and ensure the budget achievement as well as the right execution at the company level.
• Guaranty the right implementation of merchandise concepts at the store level and ensure that the concepts are well understood by all parties through frequent store visits.
• Follow up on a regular basis on the supplier scorecard to ensure the target achievement and the good respect of the contract.
• Plan and define the annual budget: turnover, front & back margin.
• Ensure the proper conservation, utilization and profitability of department assets.
• Be informed about retail developments and innovations.
• Participate, with the Management team to the Merchandise Plan and guarantee its proper execution.
• Report any activity that might interfere with the proper functioning of the company.
• Inform the hierarchy of the qualitative and quantitative position of competitors.
• Ensure synergy between the merchandise team and store teams.
• Analyze and compare our performance to the market by section.

Sourcing and Procurement: Finding and negotiating with suppliers to obtain necessary materials, equipment, or services for farmers.
Quality Control: Ensuring that products meet the required quality standards and specifications.
Negotiation: Negotiating prices, delivery terms, and payment terms with suppliers.
Inventory Management: Managing inventory levels to ensure timely availability of needed items.
Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
Market Analysis: Staying informed about market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies in the agricultural sector.
Financial Performance: Monitoring financial performance, including pricing, discounts, and cost savings achieved through procurement.
Reporting: Preparing reports on procurement activities, including purchase orders, supplier performance, and cost analysis.
Policy Compliance: Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures related to procurement.

Developing and implementing merchandising strategies:
This includes optimizing product placement, visual displays, and promotional campaigns to enhance the shopping experience and drive sales.
Analyzing sales data and market trends:
Using data to identify opportunities for product assortment, pricing, and inventory management.
Managing vendor relationships:
Negotiating pricing, terms, and promotional support with suppliers to ensure optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency.
Leading and developing a team:
Providing guidance, mentorship, and support to a team of merchandising associates.
Collaborating with other teams:
Working closely with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to align on merchandising initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with company policies and merchandising standards:
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Adhering to brand guidelines and best practices.
Monitoring competitor activities and market trends:
Staying informed about industry developments and adapting merchandising strategies accordingly.
Creating and maintaining effective merchandising processes:
Ensuring smooth and efficient execution of merchandising strategies throughout the store.
Managing budgets and financial performance:
Controlling merchandising costs and ensuring adherence to budget targets.
Conducting store visits and market research:
Evaluating product performance, identifying opportunities, and addressing potential issues.

Sourcing and Supplier Management:
Identifying, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers to secure the best possible deals.
Negotiation and Contract Management:
Negotiating contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies, and managing potential disputes.
Inventory Management:
Analyzing demand, forecasting needs, and managing inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstock.
Market Analysis and Trend Identification:
Staying informed about market trends, competitor activity, and new product launches to make informed purchasing decisions.
Reporting and Analysis:
Preparing and presenting reports on buying performance, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending strategies to optimize business.
Team Leadership (if applicable):
Leading and mentoring a team of buyers, providing guidance, and ensuring team alignment with buying strategies.
Collaboration with Internal Teams:
Working with visual merchandising, store operations, and other internal departments to ensure a cohesive buying strategy.

Market Research and Analysis: Conduct research on market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to inform decision-making.
Data Analysis: Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and other relevant metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize category performance.
Assortment and Planogram Support: Assist in building product assortments, developing planograms (floor layouts), and managing the kompass process (a retailer-specific process for managing product assortment).
Pricing and Promotions: Support the category manager in developing and executing effective pricing and promotional strategies.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, manage stock, and work with suppliers to ensure adequate product availability.
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, handle day-to-day communication, and manage the supplier onboarding process.
Project Management: Assist with new product launches, innovation projects, and other category-related initiatives.
Customer Interaction: Support sales and marketing teams in engaging customers and driving excitement for the products in the category.
Budget Management: Assist with managing category budgets, forecasts, and plans.
Reporting and Communication: Prepare reports, present findings, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage and Supervise Retail Staff, Merchandise Store Layout and Signage, Train New Employees, Oversee Customer Service, Inventory Control, analyze the sales data and implement the day-to-day sales strategies. Observing the daily sale budget and inform to store manager.