Assistant Planner: Forecasting, Allocation & Analytics

BoF Careers; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tory Burch, a American luxury lifestyle brand, is seeking an Assistant Planner to support Monthly Forecast Review, inventory allocation, and performance analytics across Retail, Wholesale, and Travel Retail channels.

The role emphasizes strong Excel, data analysis, and collaboration with partners, while leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance forecasting and reporting processes. The team culture prioritizes growth, inclusivity, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering.
• 1–2 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Retail Planning, Allocation, or related fields.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with large datasets and business reporting.
• Knowledge of SAP, MicroStrategy, Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, SQL, or Python.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Monthly Forecast Review (MFR) process across Asia markets and channels.
• Prepare forecast reports, variance analysis, and business insights.
• Monitor performance against forecast and identify risks and opportunities.
• Track forecast accuracy and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Execute product allocations and replenishment strategies.
• Monitor inventory health and identify stock-out, excess inventory, and aged stock risks.
• Recommend inventory rebalancing, transfers, and replenishment actions.
• Support seasonal launches, promotions, and inventory deployment strategies.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and productivity metrics by market, channel, store, category, and style.
• Generate actionable insights and support management presentations.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting platforms.
• Consolidate sales, inventory, and forecast submissions from partners.
• Monitor partner performance and inventory positions.
• Support partner forecasting, allocation, and replenishment activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, allocation, and reporting processes.
• Support reporting automation, dashboard development, and process enhancements.
• Leverage technology, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and decision making.
• Proactively explore automation, predictive analytics, generative AI, and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Data interpretation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

Tory Burch, a American luxury lifestyle brand, is seeking an Assistant Planner to support Monthly Forecast Review, inventory allocation, and performance analytics across Retail, Wholesale, and Travel Retail channels.

The role emphasizes strong Excel, data analysis, and collaboration with partners, while leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance forecasting and reporting processes. The team culture prioritizes growth, inclusivity, and professional development.