Associate Merchandise Manager - Food

MUJI Philippines Corp.; Makati; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

MUJI Philippines Corp. is seeking an Associate Merchandise Manager to oversee purchasing, procurement, and inventory management for bakery materials and supplies. You will ensure timely PR/PO processing, supplier coordination, and accurate documentation to support uninterrupted production.

The role involves coordinating with suppliers, monitoring stock levels, and preparing weekly reports. Strong communication, negotiation, and Excel skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or any related course.
• 3 to 5 years experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management in food manufacturing/businesses.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace (Google Sheets) and MS Excel.
• Good communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple purchasing requirements

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and procurement: Prepare PRs or order creation and coordinate with suppliers on availability, pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Inventory monitoring: Track raw materials, packaging, and consumables, maintain min/max stock levels, and coordinate stock rotation.
• Supplier coordination: Maintain supplier contacts, request quotations, compare prices, and coordinate deliveries.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain purchasing records, prepare weekly purchasing and inventory reports, ensure documentation accuracy.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Inventory awareness

Education

Business Administration / Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Google Sheets

MS Excel

Job description

The Associate Merchandise Manager will assist in the purchasing and procurement of raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and operational supplies required for the bakery production. Ensure timely purchasing, accurate documentation, proper supplier coordination, and availability of materials to support uninterrupted production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing and Procurement

• Prepare and process Purchase Request (PR) or Order Creation.

• Coordinate with suppliers regarding product availability, pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.

• Monitor pending and delayed purchase orders and follow up with suppliers.

• Source alternative suppliers and materials based on approved specifications and cost requirements.

• Ensure purchased items meet approved quality and product specifications.

Inventory Monitoring

• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, packaging, and consumables.

• Assist in maintaining minimum and maximum stock levels based on consumption and storage capacity.

• Prepare replenishment reports and identify items requiring urgent ordering.

• Coordinate with the production head regarding stock availability and requirements.

• Monitor material expiration dates and coordinate proper stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO).

Supplier Coordination

• Maintain updated supplier contact information and purchasing records.

• Request quotations and compare supplier prices.

• Coordinate supplier deliveries and resolve discrepancies in quantity, quality, or delivery schedules.

• Assist in evaluating supplier performance.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain purchasing records, quotations, PRs, POs, and delivery documents.

• Prepare weekly purchasing and inventory monitoring reports.

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of purchasing documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or any related course

• With 3 to 5 years experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management in food manufacturing/businesses

• Knowledge of Google Workspace (Google Sheets) and MS Excel

• Good communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

• Detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple purchasing requirements