Retail Category Analyst: Data-Driven Demand & Inventory

Dempsey Resource Management; San Miguel; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Dempsey Resource Management is seeking a data-driven analyst to support sales targets, monitor collection performance, and assist in planning new lines for retail. The role emphasizes data interpretation, budgeting, and inventory allocation across stores and online platforms.

You will analyze trends, prepare monthly reports, and collaborate with teams to optimize category performance while keeping a sharp eye on market competitors and consumer behavior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Marketing, Accountancy, Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools).
• A deep understanding of the Retail Apparel and Fashion industry, including market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics.
• Attention to detail is critical for accurately analyzing data and making informed decisions.
• The ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions to improve category performance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting monthly sales targets based on historical sales trends per month per class category and store performance.
• Monitor sell-through of all collections launched. Generate monthly sales reports for assigned categories.
• Collaborate in proposing collection budgets based on historical sales trends.
• Assist in planning upcoming collection demand by analyzing class type, sub-class types, sizes, fabric, color, and design/styles.
• Support in proposing store budgets aligned with the total demand planned for upcoming collections.
• Assist in allocating inventory to stores and online platforms based on targets.
• Analyze monthly inventory and three-month average sales to identify Months to Sell (MTS).
• Identify and consolidate low and broken on-hand quantities per style in all stores to the store with the highest sales demand.
• Conduct regular competitor checks through online research and physical store visits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis tools

Retail industry knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Retail/Marketing/Analytics)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Dempsey Resource Management is seeking a data-driven analyst to support sales targets, monitor collection performance, and assist in planning new lines for retail. The role emphasizes data interpretation, budgeting, and inventory allocation across stores and online platforms.

You will analyze trends, prepare monthly reports, and collaborate with teams to optimize category performance while keeping a sharp eye on market competitors and consumer behavior.