Category Merchandising Manager

SM Retail Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Affiliate: International Toyworld, Inc. is seeking a Category Merchandising Manager to develop and execute merchandising strategies, negotiate with vendors, and ensure optimal product assortment. Regular store visits will assess displays and inventory, while staying ahead of trends by identifying new suppliers.

The role requires collaboration with department managers and sales teams to improve performance and maintain a fresh, compelling product offering across MOA Complex, Pasay City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree holder.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising or retail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel for store and warehouse visits.
• Must be willing to work in MOA Complex, Pasay City.

Responsibilities

• Implement merchandising strategies to meet sales, assortment, and margin goals.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with vendors.
• Monitor product assortment, displays, and inventory in stores.
• Stay ahead of trends and identify new suppliers and products.
• Collaborate with department managers and sales teams to improve performance.

Skills

Merchandising strategy

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Trend spotting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

SM Affiliate: International Toyworld, Inc.

Office Location: MOA Complex, Pasay City

As a Category Merchandising Manager, you will develop and execute merchandising strategies to achieve sales, assortment, and margin goals. You'll negotiate favorable terms and pricing with vendors, ensuring competitive products and cost efficiency. Regular store visits to assess product displays, assortment quality, and inventory levels will be key to maintaining a fresh and appealing product offering. Additionally, you'll identify trends and explore new suppliers to keep the assortment innovative and aligned with customer demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement merchandising strategies to meet sales, assortment, and margin goals.


• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with vendors.


• Monitor product assortment, displays, and inventory in stores.


• Stay ahead of trends and identify new suppliers and products.


• Collaborate with department managers and sales teams to improve performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree holder


• 5+ years of experience in merchandising or retail


• Strong communication and negotiation skills


• Willingness to travel for store and warehouse visits


• Must be willing to work in MOA Complex, Pasay City