Forecasting & Analytics Lead – Retail Inventory Planning

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD in Malaysia is seeking a data analytics professional to design and maintain forecasting models, evaluate accuracy, and translate insights into actionable business decisions across inventory planning and retail operations.

The role requires strong Excel, Python, and SQL skills, experience with time series forecasting, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions. Knowledge of retail processes is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in data analytics, business analytics, inventory planning, supply chain analytics, retail analytics, or a similar field.
• Hands-on experience in time series forecasting, demand forecasting, predictive modeling, or other statistical/data-driven modeling techniques.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, store allocation, inventory management, replenishment, and demand planning.
• Proven experience in project planning, execution, coordination, and delivery, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with business, IT, operations, and other cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prediction and Forecast Models: Build and maintain forecasting models to support business planning and decision-making.
• Model Evaluation: Evaluate model accuracy using appropriate metrics and continuously improve model performance.
• What-if Simulation: Define realistic scenarios and assess commercial and operational impact of proposed changes.
• Allocation Optimization: Balance technical optimization with stock availability, demand, store capacity, and feasibility.
• Dashboarding and Analytics: Create analytics that drive business decisions across platforms (e.g., dashboards).
• Data & Collaboration: Ensure reliable data pipelines and translate requirements into analytical solutions.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate with IT and business stakeholders and translate requirements clearly.
• Project Management (good to have): Manage end-to-end project delivery, scope, timelines, priorities, and engagement.
• Decision Making: Evaluate data and model outputs to make informed decisions with risk and feasibility awareness.
• Business Understanding & Problem Solving: Translate business needs into measurable KPIs and analytical approaches.
• Any Other Tasks as Assigned

Skills

Excel

Python

SQL

Pandas

Scikit-learn

Time series forecasting

Demand forecasting

Predictive modeling

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, IT, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Pandas

Scikit-learn

SQL

Job description

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD in Malaysia is seeking a data analytics professional to design and maintain forecasting models, evaluate accuracy, and translate insights into actionable business decisions across inventory planning and retail operations.

The role requires strong Excel, Python, and SQL skills, experience with time series forecasting, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions. Knowledge of retail processes is highly valued.