Merchandising Assistant

Omnivores Manila Inc.; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnivores Manila Inc. is seeking a proactive Merchandising Assistant to support product planning, purchasing, inventory monitoring, supplier coordination, and merchandising execution across our stores.

The role focuses on ensuring product availability, analyzing performance, and assisting in merchandising execution. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of merchandising or related retail experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of merchandising, buying, purchasing, or a related retail role.
• Experience in purchase order processing, inventory monitoring, and supplier coordination is preferred.
• Background in food, bakery, or retail operations is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to conduct store visits and coordinate with different departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product selection, assortment planning, and merchandise planning based on customer demand and sales trends.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Monitor inventory levels, product movement, and stock availability to support timely replenishment.
• Track purchase orders, deliveries, and shipment schedules, following up with suppliers as necessary.
• Maintain accurate product information, pricing, cost details, and supplier records.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product trends, pricing opportunities, and potential new products.
• Analyze sales performance and inventory reports to support merchandising and purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with suppliers, Purchasing, Warehouse, Store Operations, and other internal departments to ensure timely product availability.
• Assist in implementing promotional activities, product launches, and merchandising initiatives.
• Monitor product displays and merchandising execution across assigned stores.
• Prepare merchandising reports, presentations, and other administrative documents.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate superior.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

PO processing

Inventory monitoring

Supplier coordination

MS Office / Excel

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Merchandising Assistant to support the Merchandising team of Omnivores Manila Inc. in product planning, purchasing, inventory monitoring, supplier coordination, and merchandising execution. The ideal candidate has previous merchandising or buying experience and is capable of analyzing product performance, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring product availability to meet customer demand and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in product selection, assortment planning, and merchandise planning based on customer demand and sales trends.

• Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

• Monitor inventory levels, product movement, and stock availability to support timely replenishment.

• Track purchase orders, deliveries, and shipment schedules, following up with suppliers as necessary.

• Maintain accurate product information, pricing, cost details, and supplier records.

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product trends, pricing opportunities, and potential new products.

• Analyze sales performance and inventory reports to support merchandising and purchasing decisions.

• Coordinate with suppliers, Purchasing, Warehouse, Store Operations, and other internal departments to ensure timely product availability.

• Assist in implementing promotional activities, product launches, and merchandising initiatives.

• Monitor product displays and merchandising execution across assigned stores.

• Prepare merchandising reports, presentations, and other administrative documents.

• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate superior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of experience in merchandising, buying, purchasing, or a related retail role.

• Experience in purchase order processing, inventory monitoring, and supplier coordination is preferred.

• Background in food, bakery, or retail operations is an advantage.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Willing to conduct store visits and coordinate with different departments as needed.