Senior Planner | Hybrid Work Setup

ZALORA Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,440 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

ZALORA Group in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a capable Inventory Planning Analyst to own end-to-end planning processes. You will forecast demand, manage OTB, and optimize stock while monitoring key metrics for profitability.

You will collaborate with Category Managers, drive forecast accuracy, and present actionable insights to senior stakeholders. A background in e-commerce or fashion retail is highly valued, with strong Excel and Tableau skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics or equivalent.
• At least 2 years' work experience in business or financial planning/analysis (commercial or FP&A).
• Excellent MS Excel skills; Tableau knowledge a plus.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• High attention to detail; able to work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment.
• Interest in the e-commerce and fashion retail industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual, seasonal, and monthly plans aligned with business and financial objectives.
• Own end-to-end inventory planning including forecasting, OTB management, replenishment planning, and stock optimization.
• Monitor and analyze key KPIs such as GMV, NMV, gross margin, sell-through, and stock aging.
• Conduct weekly trading reviews to identify risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Category Managers to develop assortment strategies based on demand, trends, pricing, and promotions.
• Optimize inventory productivity through allocation, replenishment, markdown, and liquidation strategies.
• Drive forecast accuracy using historical data, seasonality, and customer trends.
• Provide inventory recommendations for new launches, campaigns, and peak trading periods.
• Prepare business performance reports and present insights to senior stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and analytics capabilities.
• Mentor junior planners and promote best practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Tableau

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute annual, seasonal, and monthly plans aligned with business and financial objectives.
• Own end-to-end inventory planning, including forecasting, Open-to-Buy (OTB) management, replenishment planning, and stock optimization.
• Monitor and analyze key commercial KPIs such as GMV, NMV, gross margin, sell-through, inventory ageing, weeks of cover, stock cover, and markdown performance.
• Conduct weekly trading reviews to identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to maximize sales and profitability.
• Partner with Category Managers to develop assortment strategies based on customer demand, market trends, pricing, and promotional activities.
• Optimize inventory productivity through allocation, replenishment, markdown, and liquidation strategies while minimizing excess and aged inventory.
• Drive forecast accuracy by leveraging historical performance, market insights, seasonality, and customer trends.
• Conduct demand planning discussions and provide inventory recommendations for new launches, campaigns, and peak trading periods.
• Prepare business performance reports and present insights to senior stakeholders, translating data into clear commercial actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting automation, and analytical capabilities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior planners, supporting capability development and promoting best planning practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of commercial plans.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics or equivalent
• At least 2 years' work experience, preferably in business or financial planning/analysis (commercial or FP&A)
• Excellent understanding of MS Excel, knowledge of analytical tools such as Tableau a plus
• Strong communication and project management skills
• High attention to details
• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment
• Interest in the e-commerce and fashion retail industries

The ZALORA Story

ZALORA is Asia’s leading online fashion, beauty and lifestyle destination, part of Global Fashion Group. As one of the region’s pioneer large scale e-commerce platforms, ZALORA has established a strong presence throughout the region, particularly in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong enjoying over 50 million visits per month.

ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group.

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