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In Brief... Retail Merchandiser

 Brief Description:

Responsible for ensuring that products appear in the right store at the right time and in the right quantities. This involves working closely with the buying teams to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levels and monitor performance.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 18

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Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests. 

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Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary. 

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Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations. 

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Perform buying duties when necessary. 

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Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems. 

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Review requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications. 

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Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists. 

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Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers. 

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Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders. 

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Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts. 

6 In Detail...
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Level 7 or 8 Degree in Business or related

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Sales, Retail & Purchasing


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Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.

Job Title
Visual Merchandiser
Salary Range*
25 - 32
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RecruitIreland / Brightwater

Last Updated: June, 2010
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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