Merchandising Planner (Furniture)

EnableSME, Inc.; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance starting Day

Leave credits

Career advancement with reviews

Company-provided laptop

Office in Pasig

Profit-sharing potential after 5 years

In-house learning & development

Job summary

enablesGROUP in Pasig, Philippines, seeks a Merchandising Planner to own category plans and drive forecasting, ranging, and supplier relationships. The role requires end-to-end ownership, deep category experience, and strong Excel capabilities.

You will coordinate with logistics, retail teams, and buyers to optimize ranges, lead times, and margins in a fast-moving fashion-driven furniture environment. The position is hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH) with an office in Pasig, offering health

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply planning, demand planning, merchandise planning, or category planning.
• Experience with long lead times (2–7 months with international factories).
• End-to-end category or product ownership, not siloed roles.
• Direct supplier or factory relationship management and order tracking.
• Strategic forecasting 6–12 months ahead, not just weekly gaps.
• Experience with high-ATV, slow-moving, bulky products (furniture, homewares).
• Range management, product lifecycle, and exit strategy planning (markdowns, phase-outs).
• Fashion-driven retail experience affecting planning decisions.
• OTB management and margin management experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS).
• Independent work style with tenure in roles.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting stock requirements 6–12 months ahead based on sales trends and strategy.
• Analyze weekly sales and adjust long-term plans.
• Anticipate fashion and design trend shifts and plan accordingly.
• Balance sales targets, stock investment, and warehouse capacity.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Merchandise planning

Category planning

Supplier management

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join the enablesGROUP – Where Talent Meets Opportunity!

Why Join enablesGROUP?Since 2016, enablesGROUP has been on a mission: to deliver high-quality operations and outsourcing services to every client, big or small. Fast forward to 2026, we’ve grown our global footprint to serve 100+ clients and expanded into 4 key industries. At enablesGROUP, you’re not just joining a company – you’re joining a community that values growth, learning, and success. Check us out at www.enablesgroup.com. At enablesGROUP, you’re not just joining a company – you’re joining a community that values growth, learning, and success.

We have market leading engagement scores and invest heavily in your Learning and Development, with a specific focus on enhancing your ability to leverage AI in your daily tasks.

Our Perks & Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and life insurance starting Day 1, covering 2 eligible dependents.

• 19 leave credits for vacation and emergencies.

• Endless opportunities for career advancement with annual performance reviews and salary increases.

• Company-provided laptop to set you up for success.

• Convenient office location in Pasig, at the heart of Manila, accessible to all.

• Loyalty rewards: Employees celebrating 5 years could receive a profit-sharing scheme.

• In-house learning & development programs with access to the latest in AI and technology.

Job Title: Merchandising Planner
Location: Pasig, Philippines
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Hybrid | 3x Onsite, 2x WFH)

The Role

This is a strategic planning role with full category ownership. You will be responsible for:

Strategic Forecasting & Sales Analysis

• Forecasting stock requirements 6–12 months ahead based on sales trends, seasonality, and business strategy

• Analyzing sales weekly and adjusting long-term plans — identifying when products are declining while you still have months of stock on order

• Anticipating fashion and design trend shifts and planning accordingly

• Balancing sales targets, stock investment, and warehouse capacity constraints

Category Ownership & Range Management

• End-to-end ownership of assigned product categories — from forecast through to exit strategy

• Managing product phase-ins and phase-outs as ranges evolve

• Recommending markdowns and clearance pricing for declining or aged inventory

• Working within OTB (Open-to-Buy) budgets and understanding margin implications of planning decisions

• Managing product lifecycles in a fashion-driven furniture environment where trends change rapidly

Factory & Supplier Relationship Management

• Placing orders directly with overseas factories (primarily China, India, and South-East Asia)

• Building and maintaining strong factory relationships — you are the daily point of contact

• Tracking that factories deliver on time against cargo ready dates (CRD)

• Expediting or delaying orders based on business needs and sales performance

• Owning the supply relationship from order placement until goods ship (logistics handles from that point)

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Working with the logistics team on shipping impacts and container scheduling

• Coordinating with the retail team on floor stock, displays, and store requirements

• Partnering with buyers on range decisions, new product introductions, and vendor selection

• Communicating proactive with Australian leadership on risks, opportunities, and recommendations

Requirements:

• 5+ years in supply planning, demand planning, merchandise planning, or category planning

• Experience with long lead times (minimum 2–3 months; ideally 3–7 months with international factories)

• End-to-end category or product ownership — not a siloed role where you only did one part of the planning process

• Direct supplier or factory relationship management — placing orders, tracking performance, solving problems

• Strategic forecasting experience — looking 6–12 months ahead, not just filling weekly gaps

• Experience with high-ATV, slow-moving, and bulky products (furniture, homewares, or similar categories)

• Experience with range management, product lifecycle, and exit strategy planning (markdowns, clearance, phase-outs)

• Fashion-driven retail experience where trends and seasonality influence planning decisions

• OTB (Open-to-Buy) management and margin management experience

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, and basic scenario modelling)

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Demonstrated career stability with meaningful tenure in previous roles