Analyst - Financial Planning & Analyst

Lagardère Travel Retail; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Singapore is seeking an experienced individual to manage inventory and replenishment planning. Responsibilities include developing replenishment plans, monitoring sell-through rates, and supporting budgeting processes. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and 2-4 years of experience in inventory management. Proficiency in MS Excel and strong analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in inventory management or related roles.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales and inventory data.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute replenishment plans based on stock requirements.
• Monitor and report sell-through rates and inventory KPIs.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

BI tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute replenishment plans by analyzing stock requirements and aligning with commercial deadlines
• Prioritize store allocations based on sell-through rates, inventory capacity, and business importance
• Set and adjust minimum/maximum stock levels using operational and commercial input to ensure optimal inventory across stores and warehouses
• Analyse weekly sales data to recommend consolidations that maximize sales and reduce markdown risk
• Coordinate with vendors and commercial teams on forecasting, promotional activities, and supply plans
• Support vendor business reviews with the commercial team, ensuring follow-ups on allocation and replenishment-related actions

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Track and report sell-through rates, best-seller performance, and key inventory KPIs to guide stock allocation and product lifecycle decisions

Conduct store visits to capture insights on trends and customer preferences for improved allocation strategies

Monitor stock exit plans and implement effective delisting and markdown strategies

Tracking and Analysis

Recording and tracking of actual versus budget / forecast for key expenditures such as CAPEX, IT OPEX and Marketing Spend

Work with both internal and external stakeholders to track budget utilisation

Budgeting and forecasting

Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting (twice a year) process by supporting in the update of the group templates

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in inventory management, replenishment planning, supply chain, or FP&A/commercial support roles
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret sales and inventory data, and translate insights into actionable plans
• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis); knowledge of ERP/BI tools (SAP, BW) preferred
• Solid understanding of stock allocation, replenishment cycles, and product lifecycle management in a retail or FMCG environment
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and stakeholders
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with vendors, commercial teams, and store staff
• Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset