Merchandise Operations Assistant

Straightforward (365 Designs Retailing Inc.); Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Straightforward (365 Designs Retailing Inc.) is seeking an entry‑level analyst to support sales performance monitoring and inventory planning in Metro Manila. The role involves tracking weekly and monthly targets, identifying gaps, and assisting with merchandising, promotions, pricing, and campaigns to improve sell‑through.

You will also handle inventory coverage planning (~3 months), monitor stock levels, coordinate replenishments, and work with warehouse teams to ensure proper allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain or a related course.
• Strong numerical and reporting abilities to analyze sales and inventory data.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask; good communication in a fast-paced environment; Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor weekly/monthly sales vs targets and identify gaps.
• Plan and control inventory to maintain ~3 months coverage and coordinate replenishment.
• Track aging inventory and implement markdowns, promotions, or redistribution as needed.
• Prepare sales, inventory, and aging reports and provide actionable insights.
• Coordinate with channel partners to ensure correct assortment and launches.

Skills

Numbers & reports

Analytical thinking

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Retail experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Sales Performance Management – Monitor weekly/monthly sales vs. targets, identify gaps, and support merchandising, promotions, pricing, and campaign rollouts to improve sell-through.
• Inventory Planning & Control – Maintain ~3 months inventory coverage, monitor stock levels, coordinate replenishment, and ensure proper allocation with supply chain and warehouse teams.
• Aging Inventory Management – Track aging ratios, identify slow- and non-moving SKUs, and implement markdowns, promotions, bundling, or redistribution strategies.
• Data Monitoring & Reporting – Prepare accurate sales, inventory, and aging reports; analyze sell-through, turnover, and trends; and provide actionable insights.
• Channel Coordination – Work with channel partners to ensure correct assortment, availability, merchandising compliance, and support for launches and seasonal rollouts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related course (fresh graduates welcome).
• Good with numbers and reports; able to understand sales and inventory data.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Good communication skills and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; Excel skills are required, and retail or inventory experience is a plus.