Merchandising Specialist

MAKRO is the Portuguese subsidiary of the METRO Group, a leader in the large-scale distribution market. We are present in 25 countries and our purpose is to live the passion for Portuguese gastronomy, bringing its diversity to the world. We are a global company that operates locally. Our products and services set the standards for the future: customer focus, technological innovation and sustainable business models. We are the HoReCa channel's partner of excellence. Diversity and Inclusion are essential values at METRO and are integral to our success. By promoting a culture of respect, fairness and equal opportunities, we create a work environment where all our employees can feel valued and respected. That's why at makro you have "m formas de acrescentar valor". It is with this motto that we celebrate who we are, how we work and the power of our "m", which represents the best there is in our team and the positive impact that, every day, we create together. We are recruiting aMerchandising Specialistthat will be responsible for ensuring, for their category universe, the creation, maintenance, and updating of in-store display solutions, guaranteeing global standards and consistent execution across all stores. Responsibilities: • Be the national point of contact for Merchandising within their category(ies), ensuring alignment with the Merchandising Leader; • Develop, update, and optimize planograms for all stores, including adaptations by format, cluster, or store profile; • Review planograms according to the in & out cycle (introduction of new items and discontinued products); • Ensure the correct parameterization of items in the space management software, in accordance with national guidelines; • Define display principles and rules for their categories, aligned with the Global Merchandising Framework and national guidelines; • Prepare recommendations for commercial, promotional, and seasonal campaigns and ensure their proper execution with Store Planning & Operations; • Train store commercial operations teams within the scope of their categories; • Participate in range reviews with the Offer team and oversee the in-store implementation of assortment decisions; • Act as the operational link between Offer, Supply, and Operations for their category universe, ensuring accurate data, consistent parameterization, and space adjustments according to business needs. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in management, Marketing, Architecture, or a similar field (preferred); • Solid experience in visual merchandising, store planning, trade marketing, or category management within the food retail sector; • Proficiency in visual merchandising/planogram tools (e.g., Spaceman, Mockshop, JDA, Relex, or similar); • Good knowledge of Excel; • AutoCAD skills (preferred); • Experience in multinational environments and with global execution standards; • Strong process data and operational discipline orientation; • Strong cross-functional influencing skills, including with national stakeholders; • Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken) – mandatory (minimum B2). Workplace Head Office in Alfragide, with availability to travel to stores nationwide for 20% of working time. With Makro you will have: Integration into a solid business group with an international dimension and a dynamic and proactive work environment; Life insurance and health insurance; Initial and continuous training plan with constant learning opportunities; Employee discounts at makro stores, as well as other discounts in our partner network; Annual Bonus.