Merchandise Planning Manager (Fashion)

JOB PURPOSE:Work closely with the Inventory Planning and Allocation Manager, Analysts and Merchandisers to maintain the level of appropriately planning, distribution, allocation and monitoring of inventory to maximize sales, turnover, and profit.JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Create, analyze and maintain open to buy plans including product flow and supply chain process.2. Manages the open-to-buy process and inventory level to ensure an in-stock position and maximize stock turns.3. Support Retail Brands Division with data and analyses. Draw conclusions about opportunities and liabilities and follow through to execution.4. evaluate the performance efficiency of Product Planning Analysts under his/her supervision.5. Conducts analysis on store sales trends and ensures that stores remain in stock both in volume and in having the correct assortment according to customer demand.6. Propose/highlight slow selling and merchandise for markdown and/or liquidation.7.  Focus on developing regular price unit plans which will drive and support buying strategies and enhance future product mix offerings8. Study and provide recommendation/ feedback regarding merchandise, new site opening/expansion/ closure, allocation, promos, visual display and/or other things that will help the brand achieve its sales target.9. Strategize with Store Operations on assortment and location business opportunities10. Propose business plan and strategies by product line and location.11. Strategize with Store Operations on assortment and location business opportunities12. Propose business plan and strategies by product line and location.13. Hire, train, develop & retain high quality planning and allocation team.QUALIFICATIONS:Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree , Economics, Engineering (Industrial), Business Studies/Administration/Management, Mathematics, Commerce or equivalent.At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.With excellent analytical skillsWith excellent communication skillsWilling to train people and willing to learn moreProficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office ApplicationsApplicants must be willing to work in GABC 1155 North EDSA,Quezon City.Preferably Assistant Manager / Managers specializing in Merchandising or equivalent.5 Full-Time position(s) available.