As a regional merchandising manager, you oversee the buying process to ensure each store in your region has all of the inventory it needs to maximize product sales. In this role, you may negotiate each major purchase, help set up supply and distribution lines, and evaluate sales at each location to determine the most efficient delivery schedule. Regional merchandising managers sometimes oversee other purchasing managers. These subordinates usually have titles like district merchandising manager to distinguish them from regional managers. Regional merchandising managers occasionally travel to meet suppliers and negotiate deals and may meet with executives to give reports and help decide future sales strategies.