Project Manager (Retail / Store Allocation)

MR DIY Malaysia; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MR DIY Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Retail Project & Inventory Analyst to lead end-to-end retail projects, optimize store allocation, and drive inventory performance. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Buying, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and IT teams to ensure successful project delivery and data-driven decision making.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in retail operations, strong Excel/Power BI skills, and a track record of improving process efficiency in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in retail operations, project management, or supply chain.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end retail projects, including requirements gathering and go-live.
• Strong knowledge of retail operations, inventory management, store allocation, replenishment.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power BI; familiarity with SQL, Python, ERP, POS, or retail management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end retail projects from planning to post-go-live support.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans; track progress and report to management.
• Develop store allocation strategies and optimize inventory distribution.
• Analyze sales and inventory data; create dashboards and KPIs for decision making.
• Collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Warehouse, IT, and other teams; manage stakeholder meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement to retail operations and inventory performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Economics, Information Technology

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

ERP

POS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead and manage end-to-end retail projects from planning, execution, testing, implementation, and post-go-live support.
• Develop project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to management and stakeholders.

Store Allocation & Inventory Strategy

• Develop and implement store allocation strategies to ensure the right products are allocated to the right stores at the right time.
• Optimize inventory distribution based on sales performance, store demand, and business priorities.
• Support initial allocation, replenishment, stock balancing, and inventory optimization across retail stores.
• Coordinate inventory planning for new store openings, store expansions, and business initiatives.

Business Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Analyze sales trends, inventory performance, and operational data to identify business opportunities and improvement areas.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs to support business decision‑making.
• Recommend process improvements and data‑driven solutions to enhance inventory productivity and operational efficiency.
• Monitor key retail metrics such as sales performance, stock availability, inventory turnover, and service levels.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Warehouse, IT, Business Development and other business teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate project meetings, gather business requirements, and align stakeholders on project objectives and deliverables.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships to support continuous business improvements.

Retail Operations Improvement

• Review and improve retail allocation, replenishment, and inventory management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify process gaps and recommend solutions to improve productivity, data accuracy, and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process standardization, automation, and best practices.
• Support business transformation initiatives that improve retail operations and inventory performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Economics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in retail operations, project management, merchandise planning, category management, store allocation, inventory planning, replenishment, or supply chain.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end retail projects, including business requirement gathering, project planning, system implementation, UAT, go‑live, and post‑implementation support.
• Strong knowledge of retail operations, merchandise planning, inventory management, store allocation, replenishment, supply chain processes, and new store openings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; experience with SQL, Python, ERP, POS, or retail management systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets, monitor business KPIs, optimize inventory performance, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams and influence business decisions.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced retail environment.