Strategic Merchandising Leader

Primer Group of Companies; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Primer Group of Companies in the Philippines seeks a Merchandising Manager to lead merchandise planning, buying, inventory management, and team operations to optimize assortment and profitability.

You will analyze sales, monitor market trends, manage budgets, and mentor the merchandising team to hit business targets across brands and categories. Strong leadership and analytical skills, plus proficiency in MS Office, are essential.

Qualifications

• MBA or bachelor’s degree in business-related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in merchandising or retail.
• At least 2 years of experience in a managerial capacity.
• Strong budgeting, pricing and gross margin knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandise planning and buying across product categories.
• Manage open-to-buy budgets and purchase plans.
• Guide the merchandising team to develop detailed merchandise plans for brands and product categories.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Marketing on promotions.
• Analyze market trends and sales performance across channels.
• Oversee day-to-day merchandising operations and team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Time management

Education

MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship or Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Primer Group of Companies in the Philippines seeks a Merchandising Manager to lead merchandise planning, buying, inventory management, and team operations to optimize assortment and profitability.

You will analyze sales, monitor market trends, manage budgets, and mentor the merchandising team to hit business targets across brands and categories. Strong leadership and analytical skills, plus proficiency in MS Office, are essential.