Merchandise Planning & Development Manager ANKO

Job description

Brighter Futures Start Here The Anko brand is owned by the highly successful, Australian-based Kmart Group, and the Anko Global business is the steward for international expansion. With over 1.2 billion products sold annually across markets in ANZ, Europe, North America, the Group is now looking to expand its presence through Anko-branded stores in Southeast Asia. In joint venture with the Ayala Corporation and Kmart Group Australia, the first Anko store in the Philippines was launched late 2024 in Makati with five stores now available across Metro Manila. These Anko stores provide shoppers with quality, design, and affordability all in one place with products across key categories like home, kitchen, toys, and beauty. The response from Filipino shoppers has been very positive which has driven the development an ambitious expansion program. About the role: The Merchandise Planning & Development Manager plays a pivotal role in connecting product strategy with commercial outcomes for Anko Global. This role is responsible for shaping and delivering integrated merchandise plans that drive sales, margin and inventory performance, while also helping to build scalable planning tools, proc...