Assistant Manager, Inventory Optimization

SEPHORA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora SEA seeks an Assistant Manager, Inventory Optimization to sharpen regional inventory strategies and return programs. You will review stock across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, identify opportunities, and coordinate with brands and planning teams to reduce aging inventory.

The role involves leading RTV negotiations, aligning cross-functional partners, and delivering comprehensive reports on RTV performance and depreciation for the SEA region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain.
• 5+ years in Planning or Supply Chain.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Advanced Excel; VBA, Power BI, and SAP experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review inventory holdings across SEA to identify return opportunities.
• Align with brands and regional teams on inventory reduction plans.
• Lead RTV negotiations and ensure timely execution with partners.
• Deliver reporting and analytics on RTV and depreciation metrics.
• Collaborate with Local Supply Chain and Logistics to implement actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor degree in Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

VBA

Power BI

SAP

Job description

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)
• Depreciation

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

Join us and belong to something beautiful.

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. 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.