Key Responsibilities:

1. Planogram Development & Implementation

   • Design and recommend merchandising standard planograms and space management strategies (e.g., SOS gain or risk assessments) tailored to assigned categories and customers.
   • Analyze financial, market, and customer data to guide shelving decisions that maximize category performance.

2. New Product Launch & Relaunch

   • Develop planogram guidelines to support new product development (NPD) launches and product relaunches in line with brand strategies.

3. Secondary Display Management

   • Create planogram guidelines for secondary displays such as end gondolas and floor displays across Modern Trade (MT) and Traditional Trade (TT) channels.

4. Performance Tracking & Communication

   • Monitor and report SOS (Share of Shelf) and store activation status by channel on a monthly or quarterly basis.
   • Proactively communicate findings and recommendations to Sales and In-Store Execution teams to support tactical planning and action.

5. Data Gathering & Store Audits

   • Collect product data (packshots, pack size) and shelving information at the store level for both Osotspa and competitor products to ensure accurate and up-to-date planogram development.

6. Project Support

   • Provide merchandising and planogram support for special initiatives such as store renovations, beauty/baby zones, and other ad-hoc projects.

7. Market Visits & Cross-Functional Collaboration

   • Conduct regular market visits to present planogram strategies and shelf recommendations.
   • Collaborate closely with Sales, Trade Marketing, Nielsen, In-Store Execution, and Field Force teams to align on merchandising executions and gather actionable insights.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Trade Marketing, Category Management, or Space Management in the FMCG sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and market data.
• Proficiency in planogram software (e.g., JDA, Spaceman) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong collaboration and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.