Senior Category Merchandising Lead

SM Appliance Center; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Appliance Center, based in Pasay City, seeks a Senior/Category Merchandising Manager to lead merchandising and purchasing efforts for assigned stores. You will analyze trends, scout suppliers, negotiate terms, and coordinate promotions to enhance product visibility and sales.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a hands-on approach to inventory planning, with onsite work at SM Retail Headquarters in Pasay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience in merchandising, purchasing, category management, or inventory planning.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent in oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Onsite work at SM Retail Headquarters, Pasay.

Responsibilities

• Plan and order merchandise for assigned stores or branches based on sales trends, inventory levels, and customer demand.
• Scout for new suppliers and products.
• Negotiate with suppliers on product pricing, assortment, promotional support, and terms.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute monthly promotional activities to drive sales and visibility.
• Collaborate with Store Buyers for product placement and visual merchandising.
• Process and monitor supplier rebates.
• Monitor inventory movement and stock replenishment across stores to minimize stockouts or overstock.

Skills

Merchandising

Purchasing

Category management

Inventory planning

Negotiation

Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SM Appliance Center, based in Pasay City, seeks a Senior/Category Merchandising Manager to lead merchandising and purchasing efforts for assigned stores. You will analyze trends, scout suppliers, negotiate terms, and coordinate promotions to enhance product visibility and sales.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a hands-on approach to inventory planning, with onsite work at SM Retail Headquarters in Pasay.