Retail Allocation Analyst - 6 months contract

PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd (Formerly Kelly Services Singapore Pte Ltd); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Allocation Analyst to join their Brand Merchandise Planning team. In this role, you will support the end-to-end strategy by managing product allocations and in-season replenishments. Your analytical skills will be crucial in optimizing stock levels and enhancing sell-out opportunities. Collaborating closely with various teams, you will play a key role in ensuring that the right products reach the right stores at the right time. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with diverse teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Retail Allocation/Planning/Merchandising.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for complex functions and reporting.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Translate seasonal buy plans into orders to stores.
• Ensure the right stock in the right stores based on sell-out trends.
• Support sell-out activation initiatives through budget negotiation.

Skills

Retail Allocation

Merchandising

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Tools

Computer Software Tools

Job description

Duration:6 months contract *(duration might be shorten or extended due to sales period)

Location: The Metropolis

Salary: Up to $6000

Timing: Monday to Friday: Office hour

Summary

As an Allocation Analyst, you will be a trusted member of the Brand Merchandise Planning team to support brand/category end to end strategy. You will perform product initial allocations to the store level and manage in-season replenishment according to store needs and stock capacities. You will be in close partnership with Malaysia commercial team and Inventory Management/Order Management partners to increase sell-out opportunities and minimize risk on inventories in-store and across Distribution Centers. You will have close partnership with strategic customers, which will require a deep sense of communication and negotiation. You will report to the Merchandise Planning & Allocation Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Translate seasonal buy plans into orders to stores.

• Support the negotiation process of the monthly replenishment budget by highlighting the real needs.

• Ensure the right stock in the right stores based on latest sell-out trends and customer replenishment budget.

• Anticipate stocks needs aligned with the company’s sales and product strategies, the sell-out trends and the seasonal promotional calendar (internal and external).

• Support sell-out activation initiatives through budget negotiation and replenishment management aligned to the business purpose.

• Update weekly allocation parameters to increase store/door sell-through with an automated replenishment system.

• Apply specific parameters for stock build-up for upcoming peak periods/lower trading periods in alignment within in-season trading strategy.

• Analyze the outcome of replenishment orders to ensure accurate shipments to the store and minimize workload in-store.

• Report analysis of orders and fill rate; provide ad hoc reporting needs.

• Build store opening orders for new stores.

Job Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in Retail Allocation/Planning/Merchandising.

• Experience in Allocation is preferred.

• Technical proficiency with computer software tools and can learn new ones quickly.

• Proficient in Microsoft excel, with the ability to perform complex functions, build reports and projections.

• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solver with the ability to quickly identify effects from consumer, internal, and marketplace information.

• Ability to juggle with different projects simultaneously with a high level of accuracy.

• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail.

• Independent, people-oriented, active listener and enjoy working with diverse teams.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

By sending us your personal data and curriculum vitae (CV), you are deemed to consent to PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd and its affiliates to collect, use and disclose your personal data for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy available athttps://www.persolkelly.com.sg/policies. You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree with the Privacy Policy.

Interested candidate please click "APPLY" to begin your job search journey and submit your CV directly through the official PERSOLKELLY job application platform - GO Mobile.

PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd • RCB No. 200007268E • EA License No. 01C4394 • R1435126 (Aw Yu Chen)