Category Merchandising Manager - Manila

Key Accountabilities:

1. Merchandise Planning

• Suggests merchandise to be purchased based on turnover, current trends and customer preferences
• Review performance indicators (e.g. sales and margin inventory)
• Write reports and forecasting sales levels on a weekly and monthly basis
• Gives directions on pricing and audit implementation in the stores

1. Inventory Management

• Manage timely entry and maintenance of purchase orders and final orders
• Track the status of requisitions, contracts and orders
• Ensure availability and order of stocks proportionate to merchandise movements
• Check merchandise received through MMS and confer with Senior Merchandise Manager pending or undelivered items for cancellation

1. Vendor Management

• Meet suppliers and negotiate terms of contract
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products
• Contact suppliers in order to schedule/expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, late deliveries and other problem

1. Team and People Management

• Participate in promotional activities and works with Marketing department to develop sales and advertising programs for merchandise
• Advise Store Managers regarding display and merchandising
• Give feedback to Senior Merchandise Manager on respective category specialization during selection

Qualifications:

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

and Inventory Management

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree holder of any business course
• At least 3 years management experience in retail or related industries