Merchandising Assistant Manager

Basic Purpose:Implement policies and procedures in planning, monitoring, and reporting merchandise performance in order to achieve Sales/Gross Margin, and Inventory objectives of the company. Major Responsibilities:· Open-to-Buy (OTB) plan / Buyingo  All purchases for is within the approved FY OTBo  Ensure availability of salable sizes per style especially the core items such as T-shirts and Jeans in every Retail store at any given time thus increasing the total sales contribution by the end of the fiscal yearo  Enhancement of online Product knowledge Assortment Sheeto  Ensure ample stocks of OS items· Inventory Managemento  Allocation Plan§ Ensure that monthly allocation plan of all stores are being meto  Sell-through§ Have an improved sell-through every seasono  Stocks-to-Sale Ratio (SSR)§ Achieve the target SSR be the end of the FY Merchandise Disposalo  Merchandise Disposal§ Have a healthy inventory and maintained newness in the store on a monthly basis· Manpower and Personnel Developmento  Ensure that everyone has a better understanding on his/her everyday responsibilities as a merchandiser· People Managemento  Full compliance with company policies and procedures· Budget (OPEX) Plano  Ensures that all expenditures are within the approved FY only· prompt Submission of Reportso  Completion of all following reports as per schedule:§ 1st Quarter Business Review§ Mid-year Business Review§ Plans & Budget (OPEX) for the FY§ Yearly Market Survey & Competitive Analysis§ SKU Sales Report every season§ Monthly Allocation Schedule Status Report§ Seasonal US Competitive Study ReportJob Specifications:· With Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and/or any related field.· Has a background in Market Research, Product Development and/or statistical analysis is an advantage.· With (3) to (5) years in related experience in the retail industry.· With working knowledge of the functional areas of a retail business.· Working knowledge in Product Development, Product process especially in the garment industry is an advantage.· Proficient in Microsoft Office· Familiar with Finance and/or Accounting Systems· Familiar with Inventory, Warehousing, and Production Systems· Posses strong Organizational and Analytical Skills· With Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills· With good Change Management Skills· With good Advocacy, Facilitation, and Presentations Skills· With Good Interpersonal Relationship Skills· Willing to be assigned in San Pedro Laguna