Junior Planning & Analytics

ZALORA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion e-commerce company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a driven Analytics Specialist to analyze sales and stock performance across categories. The role involves developing analytical tools and dashboards, providing data-driven recommendations, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools. This position offers growth opportunities in a dynamic e-commerce setting.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience in data analytics or financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret sales, margin, and stock performance.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for maximizing sales.
• Develop dashboards and forecasting models.

Skills

Quantitative problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Looker

PowerBI

SQL

Python

Job description

Wearelookingforadriven,proactive,andanalyticalindividualtojoinourAnalytics&CentralPlanningteam.

Theindividualwillberesponsibleforanalyzingandinterpretingsales,margin & stockperformanceacrossproductdepartmentsandcountries,aswellascontributingtothedevelopmentofanalyticaltoolsandforecastingmodelsthatdrivecommercialdecisions.

Theidealcandidatemusthavestrongquantitativeproblem solvingskillsandbecomfortableworkingwithlarge,complex
datasets.He/shewillworkcloselywithCategoryDirectors,Planners,andBusinessTeamstooptimizesales,margin,and
stockefficiency,whileensuringdecisionsarebacked byrobustdataanalysis.

Aspartofafastpacedanddynamicecommerceenvironment,thisroleofferstheopportunitytoworkonimpactfulprojectsandgrowsignificantlythroughhands-onexperience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, report and interpret sales, margin and stock performance across all categories and countries.
• Provide data driven recommendations to maximize sales and margin opportunities while minimizing stock risk.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and forecasting models to track performance and support decision making.
• Conduct deep dive analysis on campaigns, pricing and assortment to identify key performance drivers and opportunities.
• Translate performance trends into forward forecasts, stock budgets and assortment plans.
• Contribute to the automation and improvement of analytical and planning tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Present insights and findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Work closely on a day‑to‑day basis with Category Planning Managers and Buyers to align plans with business targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• At least 1 year of work experience, preferably in data analytics, business or financial planning/analysis (commercial or FP&A).
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with analytical or visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, or PowerBI.
• Familiarity with SQL or Python for data extraction and analysis is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in an across‑functional environment.
• Genuine interest in e‑commerce, data analytics, and fashion retail.

The ZALORA Story

ZALORA Group is Asia Pacific’s leading group of online fashion destinations. Founded in 2012, the company has a presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines and Hong Kong. ZALORA is part of Global Fashion Group, the world's leader in online fashion for emerging markets. ZALORA Group’s localized sites offer an extensive collection of top international and local brands and products across apparel, shoes, accessories, and beauty categories for men and women. Offering up to 30‑day free returns, speedy deliveries as fast as 3 hours in some markets, free delivery over a certain spend, and multiple payment methods including cash‑on‑delivery, ZALORA Group is the online shopping destination with endless fashion possibilities.