The posting
Job Overview:
We are looking for a strategic, analytical, and commercially driven Merchandising Planner to oversee and optimize product assortment, pricing, and in-store execution. This role will play a critical part in driving sales growth, improving inventory productivity, and elevating the customer experience across both physical and digital retail environments. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical acumen, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a deep understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sales Performance & Analytics
- Analyze product and category performance across multiple channels and locations.
- Leverage historical sales data, customer insights, and market trends to support merchandising decisions.
- Generate reports and forecasts that guide assortment, pricing, and inventory strategies.
2. Assortment Planning
- Collaborate with buying and planning teams to identify assortment gaps and development opportunities.
- Customize product assortments by channel and location based on performance and customer profile.
- Maintain up-to-date product catalogs and merchandising documentation.
3. Visual Merchandising & Planogram Management
- Evaluate and improve product placement strategies to boost visibility and conversion.
- Design and implement planograms aligned with brand strategy and sales goals.
- Ensure in-store execution adheres to visual merchandising standards and guidelines.
4. Pricing & Promotions
- Conduct price benchmarking and competitor analysis regularly.
- Develop pricing strategies that balance revenue growth with market competitiveness.
- Coordinate with Marketing and Retail Operations to support promotional campaigns and seasonal strategies.
5. Team & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Provide direction and mentorship to junior merchandisers or planners.
- Act as a liaison between Buying, Marketing, Retail Operations, and Product Development teams.
- Ensure consistent execution of merchandising plans across all functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in retail or merchandising, ideally within fashion, lifestyle, or retail sectors.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and merchandising tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA).
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to blend creative merchandising with data-driven planning.
Work Setup:
Shift: Dayshift
Setup: Hybrid
Location: Mandaluyong City
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