Allocator, SEA

Kate Spade; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer is seeking a Junior Allocator based in Kuala Lumpur to manage stock movements and drive eCommerce growth. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience in retail allocations. Responsibilities include managing inventories, shipping processes, and collaborating with various teams to optimize sales. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in allocation for a vertical retailer, preferably from international retail brands.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, retail math experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tracking of shipments for timely delivery.
• Maintain master data accuracy for inventory management.
• Drive eCommerce growth across multiple platforms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Primary Purpose

The Junior Allocator is responsible for managing stock movements and allocations across all Kate Spade stores in Singapore and Malaysia, and for driving eCommerce growth across all platforms for SEA.

Responsibilities

Inventory & Shipments (Outlet channel)

• Manage end‑to‑end tracking of shipments, ensuring timely delivery from DC to stores by communicating with global logistics, 3rd‑party vendors and cross‑functional teams.
• Manage and communicate floor‑set delivery time & action calendar by country.

Inventory & Data Management (Outlet channel)

• Maintain and enhance master data accuracy.
• Allocate appropriate monthly floor‑set deliveries, weekly STS and replenishment to achieve sales and inventory‑turn goals.
• Review market rebalancing monthly to optimize inventory efficiency.
• Analyze store performance weekly, by department, style, region and volume cluster, and present weekly/monthly recaps and align with the team on recommended actions.
• Collaborate with the merchandising team during monthly allocation meetings and present allocation strategy with financial data to support recommendations.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure allocations are aligned with overall strategies.
• Develop knowledge of store attributes and performance through data analysis, field communication (particularly with Retail Managers and Store Leaders) and merchandising discussions.
• Develop, maintain & update appropriate allocation tools & templates.

eCommerce Growth (SEA)

• Drive eCommerce growth across third‑party and brand‑owned sites.
• Maintain most updated inventory for all eCommerce platforms in SG and MY.
• Partner closely with Planner and Merchandisers to drive overall sales and product performance, leveraging data and local customer/market/channel needs.
• Strategise channel growth by identifying and growing priority categories (and platforms), while optimizing penetration plans for other categories.
• Work closely with the digital marketing team on participation in major online campaigns and key promotions, to ensure sufficient inventory to support sales targets.
• Weekly/monthly recaps and align with team on recommended actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in allocation for a vertical retailer, preferably from international retail brands.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical/mathematical skills – retail math experience a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Detail oriented.

Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.