Merchandising Manager

Safestep Philippines; Bulacan; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the Philippines is seeking a skilled Merchandising Manager. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 2 years of experience in merchandising. Responsibilities include managing the merchandising team, analyzing trade reports, and organizing buying across various brands. Proficiency in MS Excel and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of working experience in Merchandising.
• Excellent personality and social skills.
• Working knowledge in retail merchandising is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Merchandising team and function for retail and e-commerce.
• Organize and manage buying across all brands and channels.
• Partner with Retail teams for clear execution of launches and sales.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Sociability

Education

Bachelor's/College Degree in any field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the Merchandising team and be responsible for the entire buying and merchandising function for retail and e-commerce.
• Provide analysis and trade reports as needed.
• Organize and manage the buying across all brands and channels.
• Using data provided by Sales and IT, produce in-season reports, forecasting, and formulate buying plans.
• Measure and monitor the performance of the merchandise on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Be in charge of the suggested allocation and distribution of stocks.
• Partner with the Retail teams to create and implement clear procedures and guidelines to ensure launches, sales, and other activities are executed seamlessly.
• Operate as a strategic business manager, overseeing the Merchandising team’s effectiveness and processes, teaching best practices.
• Conduct thorough performance monitoring and reporting in times of crises or issues.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the immediate superior.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in any field.
• At least 2 years of working experience specializing in Merchandising or equivalent.
• Excellent personality, communication, and social skills.
• Highly sociable, with a pleasing personality.
• Highly analytical with good negotiation skills.
• A working knowledge in retail merchandising is an advantage.
• Computer literate and proficient with MS Excel.