Merchandise Planning Assistant Manager

PT Quiksilver Indonesia

Provinsi Bali

On-site

IDR 200,880,000 - 312,480,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

PT Quiksilver Indonesia seeks an Assistant Manager, Merchandise Planning to drive inventory and sales planning for Full Price and Clearance, collaborating with Brand, Finance, and Sales to manage Open-to-Buy budgets, forecasts, inventory allocation, and store assortment planning.

The role demands strong analytical capabilities and commercial acumen to translate data into actionable decisions that boost sales growth, inventory productivity, and profitability across channels.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
Experience : 5-7 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, or Retail Analytics.
Experience working within a retail, fashion, footwear, or consumer goods environment is highly preferred.
Previous experience at an Analyst or Senior Analyst level with readiness to operate at Assistant Manager level.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage sales forecasts across Full Price and Clearance channels to support business objectives and inventory optimization.
Monitor business performance and recommend planning strategies to achieve sales, margin, and inventory targets.
Analyze historical sales trends, inventory productivity, and market performance to identify risks and opportunities.
Partner with Finance and Brand teams to plan and manage OTB budgets.
Ensure inventory purchases are aligned with financial targets, sales forecasts, and business priorities.
Track and report OTB utilization, providing recommendations for adjustments as needed.

Skills

Open-to-Buy planning

Sales forecasting

Inventory planning

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

The Assistant Manager, Merchandise Planning plays a critical role within the Brand Team, driving inventory and sales planning strategies to maximize business performance across both Full Price and Clearance channels. This role partners closely with Brand, Finance, and Sales teams to manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets, sales forecasting, inventory allocation, and store assortment planning. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, and the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions that support sales growth, inventory productivity, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage sales forecasts across Full Price and Clearance channels to support business objectives and inventory optimization.
Monitor business performance and recommend planning strategies to achieve sales, margin, and inventory targets.
Analyze historical sales trends, inventory productivity, and market performance to identify risks and opportunities.
Partner with Finance and Brand teams to plan and manage OTB budgets.
Ensure inventory purchases are aligned with financial targets, sales forecasts, and business priorities.
Track and report OTB utilization, providing recommendations for adjustments as needed.

Inventory Planning & Management

Own and maintain the Inventory Roll Forward (IRF) file, ensuring accurate inventory projections and planning.
Determine appropriate inventory levels for Full Price channels and recommend inventory allocation strategies.
Analyze aged and excess inventory and develop plans to optimize stock flow into Factory Outlet and clearance channels.
Monitor inventory health and support initiatives to improve stock productivity and sell-through.

Store Assortment & Allocation Planning

Manage the Store Matrix file, ensuring accurate store grading and assortment planning.
Determine category mix, style depth, and allocation quantities by store based on performance, store profile, and customer demand.
Collaborate with Brand, Retail, and Operations teams to ensure optimal product distribution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and inventory investment decisions.
Partner with Sales teams to align forecasting assumptions and clearance strategies.
Support Brand teams with merchandise planning insights and recommendations.
Present planning analyses and recommendations to key stakeholders to support business decision-making.

Reporting & Analytics

Develop and maintain planning reports, dashboards, and performance analyses.
Provide regular business updates on sales forecasts, inventory position, OTB status, and assortment planning.
Utilize data-driven insights to support strategic planning and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
Experience : 5-7 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, or Retail Analytics.
Experience working within a retail, fashion, footwear, or consumer goods environment is highly preferred.
Previous experience at an Analyst or Senior Analyst level with readiness to operate at Assistant Manager level.

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management.
Advanced knowledge of Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and sales forecasting.
Experience managing Inventory Roll Forward (IRF) processes and inventory lifecycle planning.
Strong understanding of allocation, assortment planning, and store grading methodologies.
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manage complex planning models and large datasets.
Experience with retail planning systems, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools is preferred.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Commercial mindset with strong business acumen.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to influence decision-making through data and insights.
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
Effective communication and presentation skills.

Key Stakeholders

Brand Team
Finance Team
Retail Operations
Supply Chain / Inventory Teams

This role is ideal for a highly analytical merchandise planning professional who can balance financial targets, inventory efficiency, and commercial opportunities to support sustainable business growth.

BOARDRIDERS PURPOSE & VALUES:

Our Purpose: We awaken the spirit of freedom and adventure by connecting Boardriders around the world.
We Lead with Integrity and Passion – We assume positive intent. We are authentic, transparent and we deliver on promises.
We build an Inclusive Community – We actively provide coaching, feedback and recognition. We value individual differences.
We Protect our Playgrounds – We volunteer to support keeping our mountains and oceans clean.
We Play to Win – We are accountable and results orientated. We are one global team.

We awaken the spirit of freedom and adventure by connecting boardriders around the world. We’re a team of 7,500 like-minded souls protecting what we love. The smell of the ocean. The sounds of the city you know so well. The perfect slope. The perfect wave. The perfect game. Ultimate freedom.

We lead with integrity and passion, we build an inclusive community, we protect our playgrounds and we play to win.

We are Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes.

We are BOARDRIDERS.

We awaken the spirit of freedom and adventure by connecting boardriders around the world. We are the world’s leading action sports and lifestyle company with a global portfolio of brands. We’re a team of 7,500 like-minded souls protecting what we love. The smell of the ocean. The sounds of the city you know so well. The perfect slope. The perfect wave. The perfect game. Ultimate freedom.

We lead with integrity and passion, we build an inclusive community, we protect our playgrounds and we play to win.

We are Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes.

We are BOARDRIDERS.