Merchandising Operations Specialist (Fixed-Term)

Magnum Ice Cream Co.; Mangahan; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Co. in Mangahan, Philippines seeks a Merchandising Operations Specialist (Fixed-Term) to drive flawless execution of merchandising programs. You will manage planning, allocations, and vendor coordination to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role emphasizes governance, reporting, and documentation, with a focus on fast-moving consumer goods and cross-functional collaboration across sales and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade marketing or merchandising operations support.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-moving consumer goods industry.

Responsibilities

• Assists in merch planning to support merch executive, especially for non-pareto activations and events (Festivals).
• Manage day-to-day merchandising operations, including COUPA raising, PO tracking, and supplier coordination.
• Secure merchandising allocations per customer group, including ship-to details and material allocations.
• Maintain Excel trackers for top-down allocations and budget monitoring.
• Coordinate with Field Sales and Customer Teams to monitor program implementation.
• Collect trade letters, execution photos, and compliance documents.
• Leads deployment logistics from warehouse to agency to customer.
• File and reconcile project documents (POs, IOs, trade letters) for audit readiness.
• Track inventory of merchandising materials, ensuring reallocation or disposal as directed.
• Assist in retrieval of time-bound POS materials.
• Prepare program status reports and trackers for stakeholder updates.

Skills

Merchandising operations

Trade marketing

Project coordination

Budget monitoring

Tools

COUPA

Excel

Job description

## Merchandising Operations Specialist (Fixed-Term)Apply: Mangahan: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 7, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R-449**Life tastes better with ice cream**With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‐play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work.We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‐performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.**The role**The Merchandising Operations Assistant enables flawless execution of merchandising programs by managing all operational, administrative, and compliance processes. This role ensures that merchandising initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with complete documentation. Acting as the backbone of merchandising operations, the Merch Operations Specialist supports governance, reporting, and execution follow‐through, ensuring that strategic plans translate into consistent, high‐quality trade activation.**What you'll be responsible for**Operational Support & Administration* Assists in merch planning to support merch executive, especially for non-pareto activations and events (Festivals).* Manage day‐to‐day merchandising operations, including COUPA raising, PO tracking, and supplier coordination.* Secure merchandising allocations per customer group, including ship‐to details and material allocations.* Maintain Excel trackers for top‐down allocations and budget monitoring.Execution Follow‐Through* Coordinate with Field Sales and Customer Teams to monitor program implementation.* Collect trade letters, execution photos, and compliance documents.* Leads deployment logistics from warehouse to agency to customer.Documentation & Governance* File and reconcile project documents (POs, IOs, trade letters) for audit readiness.* Track inventory of merchandising materials, ensuring reallocation or disposal as directed.* Assist in retrieval of time‐bound POS materials.Reporting & Support* Prepare program status reports and trackers for stakeholder updates.* Provide reliable operational support to ensure strategic plans are executed on time and within budget.* Lead inventory management, reallocation, and disposal of materials.**We're looking for someone who*** Has experience in trade marketing or merchandising operations support and can operate confidently in the fast-moving consumer goods industry* Is able to manage multiple projects at the same time* Brings strong organizational and administrative skills* Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results* Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organisation* Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working* Is amenable for a fixed-term contract of 2 years**What you'll get**Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes· Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards· Flexible ways of working· Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work· Time off to rest and recharge· Ongoing learning and development opportunities**Why join us?**This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.* Roles with real accountability and visible impact* Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done* Continuous learning and development as the business grows* Reward linked to performance and contribution.Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.**Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?**If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.**Additional information**The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.