Strategic Category Merchandising Lead

Michael Page; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Merchandising professional in the Philippines to lead category strategies and end-to-end buying processes. You will collaborate with regional and global teams to align product opportunities with market demand and drive commercial performance.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with BI tools, and the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions. A dynamic retail environment with opportunities for regional exposure awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in merchandising, buying, category management, or related retail function.
• Strong knowledge of assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, pricing, and product lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to analyse large datasets and translate insights into commercial actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category merchandising strategies aligned with business objectives and consumer demand.
• Lead seasonal assortment planning, range reviews, and product selection to maximise category performance.
• Manage end-to-end buying processes including purchase planning, product allocation, and inventory decisions.
• Analyse sales, stock, and market trends to create demand forecasts and trading plans.
• Drive pricing and markdown strategies to optimise sales and margin.

Skills

Advanced Excel

BI tools

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Merchandising professional in the Philippines to lead category strategies and end-to-end buying processes. You will collaborate with regional and global teams to align product opportunities with market demand and drive commercial performance.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with BI tools, and the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions. A dynamic retail environment with opportunities for regional exposure awaits.