Category Merchandising Manager

3 days ago

makati, metro manila, Philippines Regent Distributor Philippines Inc. Full-time ₱2 Contract

On-site - Makati 5-10 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

Government Mandated Benefits

13th Month Pay

Insurance Health & Wellness

HMO

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and deliver category plans (sales, margin, stock turn, availability, markdown control).
  • Develop assortments: core, seasonal, gifting, and newness; manage product lifecycle (launch to exit).
  • Set pricing guidelines and promo calendar (bundles, GWP, seasonal events); track promo ROI.
  • Lead brand/supplier relationships: negotiations, joint business plans, trade terms, rebates, marketing support, point of sales material, testers/sampling.
  • Manage and guide buyers; coordinate buying decisions to ensure alignment on assortment and commercial strategy.
  • Partner with Supply Chain/Planning on forecasting, replenishment, and inventory health (weeks to cover, sell-through, aging).
  • Work with VM/Operations to execute planograms, displays, and brand standards; conduct regular store visits and audits.
  • Monitor performance and provide actionable insights (weekly/monthly reviews, competitor checks, trend scans).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or related field.
  • At least five (5) years in category management/merchandising (beauty/fragrance/cosmetics or specialty retail preferred).
  • Strong negotiation skills and proven track record delivering category growth.
  • Advanced Excel and strong retail KPI understanding (sales, margin, stock turn, sell-through, markdowns).
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable with frequent store visits.