Merchandising/Brand Assistant

Industry Category	Sales / Marketing	Position	Merchandising
Recruitment Department		Number Of Recruits	several
Work Location	All Cities	Nature Of Work	Full Time
Gender Requirements	Male	Marriage Requirement	No marital status restrictions
Education Level	College Diploma	Work Experience	No work experience restrictions
Age Requirement	Above 18 years old	Salary Package	Negotiable
Updated Date	2022-10-19	Valid Until	Long-term validity

JOB ROLEThe merchandise planner is responsible for achieving sales and inventory plans in our retail stores that meet the assigned financial targets and company objectives. He or she  drives the sales plan through consistent focus on studying the business, monitoring inventory and sales performance. This position works closely with merchandising, allocations, and store operations and must partner with the merchant to optimize store assortments by clustering for multiple channels of distribution.DUTIES AND RESPonSIBILITIESPlans and forecasts for future merchandise buys based on historical buys, reoccurring buys and current inventory levels.Responsible for reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by departmentsCreate allocation strategies based on seasonality, trend, store capacity and stock-to-sales, partnering with allocations to develop and implement these strategiesPerform bottoms up planning in terms of key item flow, sku sales plans, average stock, and replenishment requirementsJOB REQUIREMENTSCandidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree , Business Studies/Administration/Management, Marketing, Advertising,/Media, or any business-related course.Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)Requires sharp analytical skillsMust have 2 – 5 years of experience as a Merchandise Planner in a medium to large size retailerStrong aptitude with numbers and clear understanding of retail math Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines particularly timely reports to merchants/principals.Superior communication skills; able to communicate persuasively, influentially and responsibly across a broad spectrum of stakeholders

VisionTo be a recognized world brand among the best world brandsMissionWhen we create, we inspire.When we make, we innovate.When we lead, we serve.About BENCH/BENCH/ began in 1987 as a small store selling men’s t-shirts. Then, it grew at an unparalleled rate becoming the pioneer in the use of celebrity endorsers, television, and giant billboards to propel a fashion brand that offers premium quality products at affordable prices.From being the number one store of men’s apparel, BENCH/ has grown to include a ladies’ line, underwear, fragrances, housewares, snacks, and a wide array of other lifestyle products. Throughout the years, BENCH/ has achieved the distinction of being present virtually in every retail space in the Philippines, and has built a worldwide network of stores and outlets, reaching as far as the United States, the Middle East, and China.As it sliced through demographic divisions -- age, gender, socio-economic status -- a stirring slogan, “BENCH/ is forever”, became the company’s abiding creed.