Retail Allocation & Business Optimization Lead

MR D.I.Y Trading Sdn Bhd; Klang City, Port Klang; Presencial; MYR 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

MR D.I.Y Trading Sdn Bhd is seeking a Retail Allocation & Business Optimization Lead to steer the COA Allocation Operations & Implementation team, ensuring optimal store allocation, project success, and strong governance. The role blends data analytics with practical execution across allocation, replenishment and cross-functional collaboration to drive stock availability and store performance.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in retail allocation or related fields and a proven leadership

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in business, retail management, supply chain, data analytics, IT or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in retail allocation, merchandise/category planning, inventory planning, replenishment, retail analytics, supply chain or related areas, with team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of retail operations, store allocation, inventory management and replenishment, which are central to your existing requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Excel and BI tools, with experience using ERP or retail management systems; exposure to SQL, BigQuery, Python, forecasting, machine learning or optimization tools is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Lead store allocation, inventory optimization, simulation and operational activities to improve stock availability and store performance.
• Analyze business performance, identify root causes and opportunities, and translate data insights into practical business recommendations.
• Lead COA initiatives from business requirements, planning and testing through UAT, implementation and post-go-live monitoring.
• Improve allocation and operational processes through standardization, automation and effective controls.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Retail Operations, Business Development and technical/data teams to align requirements, resolve issues and drive business decisions.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Stakeholder management

Excel

BI tools

SQL

Python

Forecasting

Optimization tools

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Retail management systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Retail Allocation & Business Optimization Lead

Lead the COA Allocation Operations & Implementation team to ensure effective store allocation, successful project implementation, strong operational governance and continuous business improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Allocation Operations & Optimization

Lead store allocation, inventory optimization, simulation and operational activities to improve stock availability and store performance.

2. Business Analysis & Decision Making

Analyze business performance, identify root causes and opportunities, and translate data insights into practical business recommendations. Evaluate business impact, risks and feasibility before implementation.

3. Project & Implementation Management

Lead COA initiatives from business requirements, planning and testing through UAT, implementation and post-go-live monitoring.

4. Process Improvement & Governance

Improve allocation and operational processes through standardization, automation and effective controls. Ensure data accuracy, process stability and clear ownership.

5. Stakeholder Management

Work closely with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Retail Operations, Business Development and technical/data teams to align requirements, resolve issues and drive business decisions. This cross-functional ownership is already a key part of your existing JD.

Lead, coach and develop the COA team Set priorities, delegate responsibilities, review team outputs and build strong problem-solving, analytical and business capabilities.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, IT or related field.

Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in retail allocation, merchandise/category planning, inventory planning, replenishment, retail analytics, supply chain or related areas, with team leadership experience.

Strong knowledge of retail operations, store allocation, inventory management and replenishment, which are also central to your existing requirements.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and stakeholder management skills.

Proficient in Excel and BI tools, with experience using ERP or retail management systems; exposure to SQL, BigQuery, Python, forecasting, machine learning or optimization tools is an advantage.

As we continue our rapid expansion across the Klang Valley and other states in Malaysia, we're seeking passionate and qualified Malaysian to join our growing team.

In 2024, we recorded an Employee Satisfaction Score of 91% - a meaningful benchmark that reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.

MR D.I.Y. is a home-grown enterprise with over 1,300 stores across Malaysia and Brunei. The home improvement retailer has dedicated to make a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide and online at mrdiy.com.my

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the retailer often works in collaboration with owners of shopfront properties or owners of malls. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of SKUs across five major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising toys, car accessories, jewellery, cosmetics, food and beverage items, as well as health and personal care).

The Company strives to put its customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “Always Low Prices”.