Merchandise Planning & Analytics Supervisor

California Clothing, Inc. (Guess Philippines); Laguna; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

California Clothing, Inc. seeks a Merchandise Planning & Analytics Supervisor to support planning operations through analytics, reporting, and data management in a fast-paced fashion retail environment.

You will collaborate with Allocation, Buying, Supply Chain, Store Operations, IT, and Finance to enhance inventory productivity and decision-making, while leading process improvements and SOP documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in merchandise planning support, retail analytics, planning operations, inventory analysis, or commercial reporting within fashion retail or related industries.
• Experience in reporting automation, systems, and process improvement is preferred; supervisory experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support merchandise planning activities through sales, inventory, and performance analysis.
• Monitor sell-through, stock cover, inventory aging, and stock productivity metrics.
• Prepare and analyze reports to identify business risks and opportunities.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support planning decisions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives across merchandise planning and allocation operations.
• Coordinate with Allocation and IT teams to improve planning workflows and system utilization.
• Develop SOPs and maintain planning process documentation.

Skills

Strong analytical and reporting skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel capability

Knowledge of ERP/planning systems

Process improvement mindset

Strong coordination and stakeholder mg

Attention to detail and data accuracy

Organizational and project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, Economics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

ERP/planning systems

Job description

Summary: The Merchandise Planning & Analytics Supervisor is responsible for supporting merchandise planning operations through business analysis, reporting, data management, planning support, system enhancement, and process improvement initiatives within the fashion retail business.

The role provides analytical and operational support to the Merchandise Planning function by ensuring accurate reporting, effective planning coordination, data integrity, and continuous improvement of planning and allocation processes.

This position works closely with Allocation, Buying, Supply Chain, Store Operations, IT, and Finance teams to support inventory productivity, operational efficiency, and informed business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Merchandise Planning & Analytics Support

• Support merchandise planning activities through sales, inventory, and performance analysis.
• Monitor sell-through, stock cover, inventory aging, and stock productivity metrics.
• Prepare and analyze reports to identify business risks and opportunities.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support planning decisions.
• Support seasonal reviews, markdown analysis, and inventory performance monitoring.

Reporting & Data Management

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly business reports and dashboards.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of planning and inventory data.
• Maintain planning databases, trackers, and reporting templates.
• Improve reporting efficiency through automation and process enhancements.

Planning Operations & Process Improvement

• Lead and support process improvement initiatives across merchandise planning and allocation operations.
• Coordinate with Allocation and IT teams to improve planning workflows and system utilization.
• Participate in system testing, enhancement projects, and operational improvements.
• Develop SOPs and maintain planning process documentation.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Buying, Allocation, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Finance, Marketing, and IT teams to support planning and inventory objectives.
• Ensure alignment between planning requirements and operational execution.
• Support execution of seasonal launches, markdowns, and inventory initiatives.

Team Support

• Provide guidance and support to junior planning team members.
• Assist the Merchandise Planning Manager in strategic and operational projects.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, Economics, Statistics, or related field.

Experience

• 4–7 years of experience in merchandise planning support, retail analytics, planning operations, inventory analysis, or commercial reporting within fashion retail or related industries.
• Experience in reporting automation, systems, and process improvement is preferred.
• Supervisory experience is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability
• Knowledge of ERP/planning systems
• Process improvement mindset
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Organizational and project management skills