Executive / Senior Executive, Category Optimisation & Allocation

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Seri Kembangan seeks an experienced individual for category optimization and allocation. Responsibilities include analyzing category performance, stock allocation, and ensuring timely replenishment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, analytical skills, and proficiency in English, with Mandarin as a plus. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years experience in inventory planning or warehouse stock control.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Analyze category performance and identify assortment gaps.
• Allocate stock to stores based on demand forecasts.
• Ensure timely and accurate stock replenishment.
• Produce reports on stock availability and allocation performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or relevant

Job description

Job Descriptions:

Category Optimization

• Assortment Strategy: Analyze category performance, identify assortment gaps and propose category additions, removals or replacements.
• Data-Driven Insights: Use data analysis to create and refine assortment strategies that improve category performance.
• Scenario Simulation: Conduct "what-if" simulations to predict the impact of assortment changes.
• Automation & Tools: Support the development and use of automated tools and dashboards for assortment planning and optimization.
• Performance Measurement: Track the impact of optimization decisions on sales, turnover and stock efficiency.

Category Allocation

• Stock Allocation: Allocate stock to stores based on demand forecasts, store capacity and sales trends.
• Replenishment: Ensure stock replenishment is timely and accurate to avoid stockouts and overstocking.
• Demand Alignment: Use sales and demand forecasts to adjust allocation decisions in real-time.
• Stock Efficiency: Minimize stockouts and overstock while optimizing store-level inventory performance.
• Reporting & Analysis: Produce reports on stock availability, allocation performance and sell-through rates for internal stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Communication

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or other discipline.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in inventory planning, warehouse stock control, or relevant.
• Language proficiency in English. Mandarin is a plus.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply!