Merchandise Manager

Viventis Search Asia; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia in the Philippines is seeking an experienced apparel merchandising leader to oversee product lifecycle from concept to customer, focusing on assortment planning and inventory management. This role is based in Mandaluyong and on-site, requiring strong collaboration with marketing and sales teams.

You will analyze market trends, negotiate with suppliers, and drive pricing strategies to maximize margins while delivering durable, on-trend collections that meet local demand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in apparel merchandising, buying, or category management in the retail fashion sector within the Philippines.
• Strong analytical skills, budget management, and proficiency in inventory management systems and Excel.
• Deep understanding of local consumer fashion preferences, seasonality, and retail dynamics in the Philippines.
• Excellent communication and vendor management skills with a track record of driving margin improvements.
• A strong appreciation for durable, comfortable apparel design and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal range plans for men’s and women’s apparel.
• Monitor inventory turnover and stock levels to minimize stockouts/overstock.
• Source textile suppliers and garment manufacturers; negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Analyze sales data and trends to identify new product opportunities.
• Set pricing and promotions to protect margins while staying competitive.
• Collaborate with marketing, visual merchandising, and sales on launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Tools

Excel

Inventory management systems

Job description

Oversee product lifecycle from concept to customer. You will lead merchandising strategies, product assortment planning and inventory management. Maximize sales, optimize stock levels, and ensure our collections align with consumer trends and demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assortment Planning: Develop and execute seasonal range plans for both men’s and women’s apparel lines that balance style, comfort, durability, and price points.
• Inventory & Stock Management: Monitor inventory turnover, sell-through rates, and stock levels across distribution channels to minimize stockouts and overstock.
• Supplier & Vendor Relations: Source quality textile suppliers and garment manufacturers locally and internationally; negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, and production lead times.
• Market & Trend Analysis: Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor offerings in the Philippine retail landscape to identify new product opportunities.
• Pricing & Promotion Strategy: Set retail pricing and markdown strategies to hit target profit margins while maintaining market competitiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, visual merchandising, and sales teams to drive successful product launches and promotional campaigns.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in apparel merchandising, buying, or category management in the retail fashion sector within the Philippines.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, budget management, and proficiency in inventory management systems and Excel.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of local consumer fashion preferences, seasonality, and retail dynamics in the Philippines.
• Negotiation: Excellent communication and vendor management skills with a track record of driving margin improvements.
• Brand Fit: A strong appreciation for durable, comfortable apparel design and product quality.