Strategic Inventory Planner for E‑commerce & Fashion

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

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.