Merchandising Manager

The Merchandising Manager ensures that the defined merchandise mix is upheld consistent with store concept and monitors flow of merchandise in terms of inventory supply, space allocation, image, display and shelf life among others.

• Duties and Responsibilities

• Merchandise Planning & Buying

Formulates overall sales and product plan for the unit per category ensuring set targets are align with SBU targets

• Reviews and approves OTB/purchase budgets and guides merchandising team in formulating the detailed plans for the brands/products per category.

• Inventory Management

Analyzes product performance, presents evaluation results to Management and recommends effective resolutions for issues

• Monitor inventory levels and undertake appropriate measures to ensure that inventory coverage is within mandated levels.

Discusses and coordinates with marketing department on promotions to improve product sell-through

• Discusses and coordinates with brand person on expanding network of distribution for products

• Market Intelligence

Attends trade exhibits and meetings with principals/suppliers as assigned.

• Analyzes current market trends, consumer behavior, competitor product and pricing schemes through market visit, intelligence data and field reports from staff.

• People Management

Trains new staff and evaluates their performances

• Initiates staff meeting with the Merchandising Team to address concerns, communicate expectations, formulate strategies and assess the progress and timeliness of ongoing programs. (People Management)

Monitors the compliance of staff to company policies.

• Manages the operations of the merchandising department

• Monitoring & Control

Approves all Purchase Orders ensuring that purchases fall within the set budgets and styles ordered and their prices are suitable for the local market

• Approves Price List prepared by ensuring that GM goals are met

Monthly review of sales & inventory performance per brand.

• Clearance of defective/obsolete items

Reconciliation of merchandising initiated sale event sites

• Damage and shortage claims from suppliers

• Job Qualifications

• Education Attainment

MBA or Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or any related course.

• Qualifications

At least 5 years work experience in merchandising, marketing, and retail business;

• At least 2 years in a managerial capacity

Oral and Written Communication

• Project Management

Time Management

• Organization

Leadership

• Interpersonal Relationship

Analytical and Problem Solving

• Decision Making

Financial Analysis

• Computer Proficiency (MS Applications, etc.)

• Licenses or Certification

_(if applicable)_

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

* Flextime