Assistant Manager, Inventory Optimization

LVMH Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora is seeking an Regional Assistant Manager, Inventory Optimization to strengthen RTV processes and drive inventory reductions across SEA. You will review stock levels, collaborate with the Regional Planning Team, and lead negotiations with brands to optimize returns.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in planning or supply chain, and advanced Excel/BI tooling. Based in Singapore with regional travel and cross-functional exposure across SEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain.
• 5+ years of experience in Planning or Supply Chain.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA, Power BI, and SAP experience are advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, organised, results-driven, and able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrates ownership, initiative, continuous improvement, and a client-centric mindset.

Responsibilities

• Actively review Inventory holdings (active, excess, discontinued stocks) across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand to identify return opportunities.
• Factor in Commercial variables such as store openings, promotions, animations, seasonality, trends and products lifecycle.
• Review the RTV calendar to prioritize key brands to achieve regional depreciation targets.
• Collaborate with the Regional Planning Team to align on return proposals and formulate joint inventory reduction plans.
• Deliver reporting and analysis on the status of RTV operations across the SEA region.
• Lead RTV negotiations with external brand partners and finalize returns agreements and action plans.
• Partner with Local Supply Chain and Logistics teams to ensure seamless execution of finalized returns.
• Foster robust communication channels to ensure returns are completed.
• Defines action plans to improve processes, methods and tools, and monitor their implementation.

Skills

Inventory analysis

Return optimization

Forecasting

Excel

Power BI

VBA

SAP

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

VBA

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Assistant Manager, Inventory Optimization

Assistant Manager, Inventory Optimization

Profile

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Sephora SEA’s omni channel business spans over 8 countries (Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand) with 100+ stores and boasts some global flagships such as ION and Raffles City in Singapore, F88 in Kuala Lumpur and Pitt Street in Sydney. Sephora SEA is experiencing rapid growth in the region with new store openings and business channels (i.e., Click and collect and marketplace).

Assistant Manager, Inventory Optimization

Sephora SEAO is looking to hire a Regional Assistant Manager, Negotiation Team to strengthen its capabilities, implement new processes and establish the Demand Planning team as a top performing team at Sephora.

You will shine here if you enjoy…

Inventory Analysis and Return Opportunity Identification

• Actively review Inventory holdings (active, excess, discontinued stocks) across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand to identify return opportunities for unhealthy stocks.
• Factor in Commercial variables such as store openings, promotions, animations, seasonality, trends and products lifecycle.
• Review the Annual Return to Vendor (RTV) calendar to prioritize key brands to achieve regional Depreciation targets.
• Collaborate closely with the Regional Planning Team to align on return proposals and formulate joint inventory reduction plans (including markdown operations and vendor returns) with Brands and Regional Category Managers to minimize aging stock.
• Deliver comprehensive reporting and analysis on the status of RTV operations across the entire SEA region

Return to Vendor Negotiation and Cross-functional coordination

• Lead Return to Vendor (RTV) negotiations with external brand partners to finalize returns agreements and/or action plans.
• Partner with Local Supply Chain and Logistics teams to ensure seamless and timely physical execution of finalized returns.
• Foster robust communication channels between internal departments and external brand partners to ensure returns are completed.
• Defines action plans to improve processes, methods and tools, and monitor their implementation.

Performance measurements

• Stock levels (Days on Hand)

We would love to hear from you if you are/have…

• Bachelor degree in Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Planning or Supply Chain
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA, Power BI, and SAP experience are advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, organised, results-driven, and able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrates ownership, initiative, continuous improvement, and a client-centric mindset.

Location

• Based in Singapore with minimal travel within SEA

Here, you will find:

• Community , in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
• Work that brings fulfilment, from delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

It is in the Sephora DNA to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. Join us and belong to something beautiful.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.

The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.

The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.

With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.

At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

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At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.

Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential.

We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.

Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.