Merchandising Supervisor

Primer Group of Companies; Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Primer Group of Companies in Manila seeks a Merchandising Supervisor to bridge retail operations, brand strategies, and inventory movement, overseeing stock allocation and sell-through analysis to maximize sales.

Responsibilities include Open-to-Buy planning, inventory balancing across stores, replenishment, store visits, KPI reporting, and coaching junior staff on product mix and merchandising best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in retail merchandising, inventory management, channel distribution, or visual planning.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience within retail operations or merchandising is highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing Open-to-Buy (OTB), inventory aging, and stock allocation across multiple doors/stores.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Solid understanding of category management, inventory metrics (sell-through, cover, aging), and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise Planning & Buying: Formulate and monitor Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans, collaborate with suppliers on pricing/samples, and build commercially balanced product ranges.
• Inventory & Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels, analyze store sell-through, execute timely markdown/depletion strategies, and perform stock balancing across doors.
• Allocation & Replenishment: Manage initial product distribution based on store grading and current market demand to minimize out-of-stock risks.
• Market Intelligence & Store Visits: Conduct regular door visits to audit front-end merchandise flow, assess competitor trends, and identify potential consignment brands.
• Reporting & Productivity: Track sales per square meter productivity, category profiling, and produce door-level KPI analysis for leadership.
• Team Leadership: Coach store staff and junior merchandising assistants on product mix, replenishment trends, and new arrival orientations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

Open-to-Buy (OTB)

Inventory systems

Job description

As a Merchandising Supervisor, you will serve as the bridge between retail operations, brand strategies, and inventory movement. You will oversee stock allocation, analyze sell-through trends, balance door inventory, and work closely with store teams and suppliers to maximize sales and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Merchandise Planning & Buying: Formulate and monitor Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans, collaborate with suppliers on pricing/samples, and build commercially balanced product ranges.
• Inventory & Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels, analyze store sell-through, execute timely markdown/depletion strategies, and perform stock balancing across doors.
• Allocation & Replenishment: Manage initial product distribution based on store grading and current market demand to minimize out-of-stock risks.
• Market Intelligence & Store Visits: Conduct regular door visits to audit front-end merchandise flow, assess competitor trends, and identify potential consignment brands.
• Reporting & Productivity: Track sales per square meter productivity, category profiling, and produce door-level KPI analysis for leadership.
• Team Leadership: Coach store staff and junior merchandising assistants on product mix, replenishment trends, and new arrival orientations.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in retail merchandising, inventory management, channel distribution, or visual planning.
• Prior experience in a Supervisory or Team Lead role within retail operations or merchandising is highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing Open-to-Buy (OTB), inventory aging, and stock allocation across multiple doors/stores.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Solid understanding of category management, inventory metrics (sell-through, cover, aging), and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership abilities.