Merchandising Asst. Manager/Supervisor - Beauty Category

Mitsukoshi Federal Retail, Inc.; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsukoshi Beauty, located at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, seeks a Merchandising and Buying professional to manage end-to-end activities in Beauty & Healthcare. You will source, select, and replenish products while building strong relationships with local and international brands.

You will analyze sales, optimize assortment, negotiate terms, and coordinate launches, promotions, and in-store merchandising initiatives to drive sales and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Merchandising, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in merchandising, buying, category management, retail, or FMCG; supervisory/managerial experience is an advantage.
• Experience in Beauty, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Healthcare is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail merchandising, buying, inventory management, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Commercially driven with strong business acumen and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Willing to work in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Responsibilities

• Manage the buying and merchandising cycle for the Beauty & Healthcare category, from product selection and sourcing to order placement and replenishment.
• Develop and maintain an effective product assortment and category strategy based on market trends, customer preferences, sales performance, and business objectives.
• Identify and develop relationships with local and international brands, suppliers, and business partners.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, promotions, payment terms, and other supplier agreements.
• Monitor sales, inventory, sell-through, margins, stock cover, and product performance, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries, product availability, launches, and promotional activities.
• Support the planning and execution of new product launches, brand activations, campaigns, and in-store merchandising initiatives.
• Monitor competitors, market trends, and emerging beauty and healthcare products to identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare merchandising reports, forecasts, and recommendations for management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies and regulatory requirements for beauty and healthcare products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Merchandising, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Mitsukoshi Beauty

Mitsukoshi Beauty is a curated beauty destination at Mitsukoshi BGC, offering a thoughtfully selected range of Japanese and international skincare, cosmetics, haircare, fragrances, and personal care products. The brand focuses on quality, innovation, authenticity, and the Japanese philosophy of care and refinement.

As Mitsukoshi Beauty continues to grow, we are looking for passionate and commercially driven professionals who want to help shape the future of beauty retail in the Philippines through strong brands, compelling product assortments, and exceptional customer experiences.

Join us and be part of the growth of Mitsukoshi Beauty.

About the role

The role will be responsible for managing and supporting the end-to-end merchandising and buying activities of the assigned category, ensuring the right products, brands, assortment, pricing, and inventory are available to drive sales and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the buying and merchandising cycle for the Beauty & Healthcare category, from product selection and sourcing to order placement and replenishment.

• Develop and maintain an effective product assortment and category strategy based on market trends, customer preferences, sales performance, and business objectives.

• Identify and develop relationships with local and international brands, suppliers, and business partners.

• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, promotions, payment terms, and other supplier agreements.

• Monitor sales, inventory, sell-through, margins, stock cover, and product performance, and recommend appropriate actions.

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries, product availability, launches, and promotional activities.

• Support the planning and execution of new product launches, brand activations, campaigns, and in-store merchandising initiatives.

• Monitor competitors, market trends, and emerging beauty and healthcare products to identify new business opportunities.

• Prepare merchandising reports, forecasts, and recommendations for management.

• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies and regulatory requirements for beauty and healthcare products.

Qualifications

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

• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in merchandising, buying, category management, retail, or FMCG; supervisory/managerial experience is an advantage.

• Experience in Beauty, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Healthcare is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of retail merchandising, buying, inventory management, and supplier management.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

• Commercially driven with strong business acumen and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Willing to work in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.