Merchandising Assistant Manager

Vision Express Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Express Philippines is seeking an experienced Merchandising Manager to lead category strategy for Prescription Lenses and related products in a dynamic retail environment in Metro Manila.

You will oversee category buying, pricing, inventory, supplier negotiations, and performance analysis, coordinating with cross functional teams to optimize sell‑out and margin while maintaining an excellent customer shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 4-year course in business, supply chain or related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience in the industry.
• 2–3 years of managerial experience leading cross-department projects.
• Strong understanding of category, marketing, inventory and product management.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Category sales of Prescription Lenses – Stock & Customized Lenses, Contact Lenses and Contact Lens Solutions.
• Category product and marketing strategy.
• Product buying, pricing, and open-to-buy management.
• Category budget and P&L management.
• Supplier management, relationship, and negotiation.
• Product portfolio, SKU mix, per store curation and allocation.
• Inventory management, fulfillment, and replenishment.
• Market, competitor, and product analysis.
• Assists the Business Unit Head in formulating and executing product and marketing strategies.
• Curate the product portfolio for prescription lenses – managing pricing, margins, and deals for these products.
• Prepare open-to-buys for categories assigned, ensuring optimal inventory levels at any given time.
• Be on top of new and innovative products with suppliers and competitors.
• Spot product trends on a per SKU, per store, per channel level.
• Improves departmental processes and procedures.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret category reports to make well-informed decisions.
• May perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Category management

Education

4-year degree in business / supply chain or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The role focuses on the merchandising of Global/Local brands and supports the Company in formulating and executing product and marketing strategies for the categories assigned. They ensure that the product offerings are aligned with the market demand while ensuring the enhancement of the overall shopping experience of customers. Merchandising Managers drive the assigned categories into having the right products, in the right store, at the right quantity, and at the right time – ensuring sell-out of products

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a 4-year course, preferably a degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields. With at least 5 years of related work experience in the industry.
• With at least 2 to 3 years of managerial experience and proven track record in leading teams and/or projects that require cross-collaboration among different departments
• Solid understanding of category management, marketing management, inventory management, and product management
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills, and a proficient ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proficient in MS Office application

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Category sales of Prescription Lenses – Stock & Customized Lenses, Contact Lenses and Contact Lens Solutions
• Category product and marketing strategy
• Product buying, pricing, and open-to-buy management
• Category budget and P&L management
• Supplier management, relationship, and negotiation
• Product portfolio, SKU mix, per store curation and allocation
• Inventory management, fulfillment, and replenishment
• Market, competitor, and product analysis
• Assists the Business Unit Head in formulating and executing product and marketing strategies
• Curate the product portfolio for prescription lenses – managing pricing, margins, and deals for these products
• Prepare open-to-buys for categories assigned, ensuring optimal inventory levels at any given time
• Be on top of new and innovative products with suppliers and competitors
• Spot product trends on a per SKU, per store, per channel level
• Improves departmental processes and procedures
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret category reports to make well-informed decisions
• May perform other tasks as assigned