Merchandising officer

Job Description

As Senior Manager (Merchandising), you will be responsible for the formulation of merchandising strategies and attainment of sales/margin goals of the department at the least inventory.

1. Merchandise Planning

• Analyze consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends.
• Review performance indicators (e.g. sales margin and inventory).
• Write reports and forecasting sales levels on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Audits merchandise implementation in the stores
• Keep abreast with merchandise trends and new product lines in the market to maintain leadership in the industry
• Make assortment decisions at times of transition and new merchandise additions

1. Inventory Management

• Project order quantity based on sales plans
• Ensures quality/adequate quantity of merchandise and timely delivery of stocks
• Manage inventory and timely take actions to prevent aging
• Propose price mark down and clearance activity to phase out old merchandise

1. Vendor Management

• Maintain strong business relationships with existing vendors
• Source and develop new vendor
• Direct the internal and external launch of new vendor and products
• Communicate vendor programs and policies to Merchandising, Accounting, Marketing and Sales

1. Team and People Management

• Provide direction to Category Merchandise Manager on how to achieve KPI
• Create the necessary action plans and/or personal development plans of subordinates to maximize job performance and growth.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Areas of expertise: Sales Analysis and Forecasting, Merchandising (Negotiation, Selection and Buying of local and imported merchandise) and Inventory Management

• Bachelor’s Degree holder of any business course
• At least 5 years management experience in retail or related industries.

Work location

PASAY CITY, NCR, FOURTH DISTRICT

Remarks

No additional remarks

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