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Tesoros Marketing Corporation
- Makati, PhilippinesTesoros Building, 1016 Arnaiz Avenue, San Lorenzo Village, Makati, 1223 Metro Manila, PhilippinesMakatiMetro ManilaPhilippinesPhilippines
- Full timeFULL_TIME
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Job Description
- Manages and recommends approval of the purchase, control, and expediting of merchandise items from existing validated suppliers at the optimum price, quality, and delivery.
- Manages the development and validation of new suppliers and/or products.
- Maintains merchandise inventory through proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, visual merchandising, display, and product marketing.
- Analyzes and strives to maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, pricing, availability, supplier capability and sourcing strategy relative to the product requirements and towards developing the Merchandising department into a substantial contributor to the company’s market positioning and bottom line.
- Oversees subordinates in the breakdown and monitoring of budgets per quarter and monitoring of stocks on a per-store level.
- Develops manning, expense, cost reduction projects and budgets and monitors performance against such plans.
- Conducts store visits to monitor proper merchandise mix, stock levels, stock aging, and display.
- Conduct competitor store visits to check on their activities, pricing, and other developments.
- Visits suppliers, attend trade fairs and exhibitions in order to source new items, iron out supply chain concerns, know new market trends, and consult with supplier company owners directly.
- Approves and participates in the negotiation of Purchase Orders, Supply, System, Receiving, Returns and Contracts.
- Organizes and issues required status reports to management outlining performance vs. targets.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/ Management, Marketing, Fashion Merchandizing, or any related course.
- Preferably 1-4 year experienced employee in retail merchandising/purchasing.
- Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills.
- Good at brand/inventory management and performance analysis.
Perks and Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Discounts
Jobs Summary
- Job Level
- Associate / Supervisor
- Job Category
- Supply Chain
- Educational Requirement
- Bachelor's degree graduate
- Recruiter response to application
- Sometimes
- Office Address
- 3rd F Tesoros Building, 1016 Arnaiz Avenue, Brgy. San Lorenzo, Makati, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
About Tesoros Marketing Corporation
Tesoro's is not just any store, our collections showcase the best in our heritage crafts, the latest innovations in Filipino trends , fashion and arts and craft. Be part of a legacy brand that is enduring because we nurture our supplier-partners, we value our family of employees, we provide opportunities for advancement. We are expanding retail spaces, growing our product offerings; our continue retail presence means the patronage of the Filipino.
Our mission is to be the leader in building a strong and sustainable industry for Philippine Design and Handicraft.
Our vision is to showcase the best of the Philippines through top-notch handicraft items and through knowledgeable and personalized service.