Merchandise Manager - Premium Lifestyle & Sports

HCM Nexus Consulting Inc; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HCM Nexus Consulting Inc. is seeking a strategic Merchandise Manager for premium lifestyle and sports products. The role oversees assortment planning and inventory strategies across retail and e-commerce to ensure timely delivery and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in merchandising or buying within premium brands, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and inventory systems. Onsite work with dayshift, collaboration across global and regional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of merchandising, planning, or buying experience in sportswear or premium lifestyle brands.
• Strong analytical mindset with trend and consumer insights.
• Proficient in Excel and inventory management platforms.
• Creativity with business acumen to drive results.
• Interest in performance gear or endurance sports is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal product assortments aligned with brand identity and sales targets
• Forecast demand and manage the full inventory lifecycle from product launch to markdown
• Analyze sales performance to guide future buying and merchandising strategies
• Collaborate with retail and online teams to elevate visual merchandising and storytelling
• Coordinate with global and regional teams on product availability, delivery schedules, and launch timelines

Skills

Merchandising

Analytical thinking

Excel

Inventory management

Business acumen

Trend analysis

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

About the job Merchandise Manager - Premium Lifestyle & Sports

26th Floor, The Finance Center, 26th Street corner 9th Avenue, BGC
Onsite | Dayshift

About the Role:

We're looking for a strategic and product-savvy Merchandise Manager to lead assortment planning and inventory strategies across retail and e-commerce channels. In this role, you'll ensure the right products are delivered at the right time to meet customer demand, enhance the shopping experience, and maximize profitability. If you have a passion for premium products and an eye for trends, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute seasonal product assortments aligned with brand identity and sales targets

Forecast demand and manage the full inventory lifecycle from product launch to markdown

Analyze sales performance to guide future buying and merchandising strategies

Collaborate with retail and online teams to elevate visual merchandising and storytelling

Coordinate with global and regional teams on product availability, delivery schedules, and launch timelines

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in merchandising, planning, or buying ideally within sportswear, eyewear, or premium lifestyle brands

Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, with the ability to spot trends and consumer insights

Proficient in Excel and inventory management platforms

Ability to combine creativity with business acumen to drive results

Interest in performance gear, active lifestyles, or endurance sports is a plus