Category Buyer

About the role

The Merchandising Supervisor/Category Buyer maintains a commercially balanced and evolving merchandise program; aims to achieve profitability and hastened merchandise movement through effective buying and inventory management.

Key responsibilities

• Formulates and monitors OTB plan as approved by Merchandising Manager.
• Supports Merchandising Manager in setting directions through proactive feedback on the effectiveness of previous and current merchandise strategies as well as identification of focus, growth, and exit areas.
• Puts together a commercially balanced product range reflective of agreed business plans, market positioning and customer profile which may include e.g., SMU, Online exclusives.
• Communicates and negotiates with suppliers regarding samples, orders, FOB prices, MOQs and brand building support.
• Prepares line plan and works with Channel Merchandiser on distribution strategies and applicable revisions once orders have arrived.
• Monitors sell through at brand level of products and proactively takes action to ensure maximum sales and profit is achieved.
• Monitors and assesses correctness of current product mix and makes appropriate actions to maximize bestsellers, minimize risks and identify gaps in the market.
• Monitors inventory levels and aging and takes action to bring them to profitable levels.
• Implements discounting and depletion strategies that are timely and maximizes profit both online and offline.
• Builds on product knowledge and category expertise through familiarization with competitor and complement brands' product ranges, pricing and positioning.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or any related course.
• At least three (3) years work experience in merchandising, marketing, and retail business.
• Willing to work full-time on a flexible on-site schedule in Malate, Manila.