Planning Analyst

ZALORA Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 100,000,000 - 200,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative fashion e-commerce company as a planner, where your analytical skills will drive sales and margin optimization. In this role, you will analyze sales and stock performance across various product categories and countries, working closely with Category Directors and Buyers. Your expertise in data analysis and strong communication skills will be essential as you contribute to the development of merchandise planning tools. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment while making a significant impact on the business. If you are passionate about e-commerce and fashion, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in business or financial planning/analysis.
• Strong understanding of analytical tools and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on sales, margin, and stock performance.
• Provide recommendations to maximize sales and margin opportunities.
• Develop buying and planning tools for improved efficiency.

Skills

Mathematical problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

MS Excel

Tableau

Job description

We are looking for a driven, proactive and analytical individual to join our Planning team. The planner will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting sales and stock performance across product departments and countries as well as contribute to the further development of merchandise planning tools.

The individual must have excellent mathematical problem-solving skills and be able to handle large amounts of data. The planner will need to work closely with Category Directors/Buyers in order to optimize budget allocation to best performing categories and proactively trade the business to achieve sales and margin goals. He/she will need to possess strong people and communication skills. Being a fast-paced and dynamic company working in the exciting environment of fashion e-commerce, the planner is expected to learn and grow significantly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, report and interpret sales, margin and stock performance for all product groups and countries.
• Provide recommendations of actions to maximize sales and margin opportunities while limiting stock risk, demonstrating a deep understanding of key drivers such as sell-through.
• Forward forecast sales and margin performance frequently, and translate forecast to stock budgets and assortment plans.
• Work closely on a day-to-day basis with Category Planning Manager and Category Directors/Buyers in developing and actioning plans.
• Work closely with Category Planning Manager and other planners in developing buying and planning tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics or equivalent.
• At least 1 year work experience, preferably in business or financial planning/analysis (commercial or FP&A).
• Excellent understanding of MS Excel, knowledge of analytical tools such as Tableau a plus.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment.
• Interest in the e-commerce and fashion retail industries.