Merchandising Supervisor

Primer Group of Companies; Philippines; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Primer Group of Companies is seeking a Merchandising Supervisor to bridge retail operations, brand strategies and inventory movement. You will oversee stock allocation, analyze sell-through trends, balance door inventory and collaborate with store teams and suppliers to maximize sales.

Lead and coach store staff and junior merchandising assistants on product mix, replenishment trends and new arrival orientations, while tracking door-level KPI analysis for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in retail merchandising or inventory management.
• Supervisory or team lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and monitor Open-to-Buy plans and collaborate with suppliers on pricing.
• Monitor inventory levels, analyze sell-through, and balance stock across doors.
• Manage initial product distribution based on store grading and demand.
• Conduct store visits to audit merchandise flow and identify trends.
• Track sales per square meter and produce KPI analyses for leadership.
• Coach store staff on product mix, replenishment trends, and arrivals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

MS Excel

Category management

Inventory metrics

Supplier negotiations

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview

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.

Relevant Experience:

• 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.

Skills & Competencies:

• 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.