Merchandising Assistant Manager - Global Retail

Michael Page; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Hybrid work setup

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a merchandising opportunity focused on planning, inventory management, and data-driven decision making. The role involves driving category performance, optimizing stock across channels, and delivering strategic forecasts to support growth.

With a minimum of four years in merchandising or related fields, you will work with cross-functional teams to align assortment, promotions, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in merchandising, merchandising planning, category management, retail planning, or inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience using ERP systems, inventory management platforms, or retail planning tools.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data and drive business decisions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive merchandise planning and category performance to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimise stock availability across channels.
• Analyse sales, inventory, and customer demand trends to identify opportunities.
• Manage replenishment and allocation strategies to maximise product availability.
• Support assortment planning and product lifecycle management.
• Coordinate seasonal launches, promotions, and markdown activities.
• Develop demand forecasts and inventory plans.
• Prepare trading reports and performance insights for stakeholders.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Support process improvements to enhance merchandising effectiveness.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Commercial acumen

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management platforms

Retail planning tools

Job description

• International retail company
• Career progression, competitive salary package and hybrid work set up

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international retail organisation with a strong presence across multiple markets and sales channels. The company is focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences through commercial excellence, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.

Job Description

• Drive merchandise planning and category performance to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimise stock availability across channels.
• Analyse sales, inventory, and customer demand trends to identify opportunities.
• Manage replenishment and allocation strategies to maximise product availability.
• Support assortment planning and product lifecycle management.
• Coordinate seasonal launches, promotions, and markdown activities.
• Develop demand forecasts and inventory plans.
• Prepare trading reports and performance insights for stakeholders.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Support process improvements to enhance merchandising effectiveness.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 4 years of experience in merchandising, merchandise planning, category management, retail planning, or inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience using ERP systems, inventory management platforms, or retail planning tools.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data and drive business decisions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic global retail business with strong growth ambitions.
• Exposure to regional and international stakeholders with clear career progression opportunities.