Sales & Assortment-Planner

Lazada; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Sales & Assortment Planner to drive sales and optimize inventory. This role involves developing financial plans, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with market trends and customer needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a background in business or marketing, and proficiency in data analysis tools. If you're passionate about maximizing sales performance and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Marketing or Business Management.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales and financial plans to align with business objectives.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to predict future demand.

Skills

Data Analysis

Forecasting

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Tools

Excel

SQL

BI Platforms

Job description

Description
A Sales & Assortment Planner is responsible for developing sales & financial plans, and managing product assortments to maximize sales and optimize inventory across various categories and channels. The role requires analyzing data, forecasting demand, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with business strategies, sales targets, and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities
1. Sales and Financial Planning
Develop and manage integrated sales and financial plans, including sales forecasts, margin analysis, inventory targets, and budget allocations to align with business objectives. Ensure alignment between sales projections, financial goals, and inventory optimization strategies.

2. Assortment Strategy Development
Develop and execute data-driven assortment strategies aligned with market trends, customer preferences, and sales/financial objectives to optimize category performance.

3. Data Analysis and Forecasting
Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and market trends to predict future demand and refine product selection. Use insights to drive strategic decisions and improve sales performance.

4. Inventory Management
Manage inventory levels to minimize excess stock, ensure product availability, and optimize open-to-buy (OTB) planning.

5. Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (merchandising, purchasing, finance, and sales) to ensure alignment and seamless communication.

Job Requirements

1. At minimum, a Bachelor's Degree; specializing in Marketing or Business Management is preferred.
2. Highly analytical with strong business acumen. Can leverage data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Excel, SQL, BI platforms) to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
3. Problem-solving and decision-making. Proactively identify and resolve issues in assortment and sales planning, making data-driven decisions to enhance performance and profitability.
4. Strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written). Mandarin speaking is a plus to facilitate collaboration with Chinese-speaking counterparts.
5. FMCG or Electronics assortment management experience is preferred

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