Inventory Optimization Lead (SEA) – RTV & Demand

Sephora USA, Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora SEA is seeking an Assistant Manager, Inventory Optimization to strengthen its regional demand planning and returns operations. Based in Singapore, you will lead inventory analysis, coordinate with brands and local teams to minimize aging stock and improve profitability.

You will negotiate RTV with brand partners, drive process improvements, and deliver reporting across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, leveraging advanced Excel, Power BI and SAP skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Actively review Inventory holdings (active, excess, discontinued stocks) across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand to identify return opportunities for unhealthy stocks.
• 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.
• 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.
• Deliver comprehensive reporting and analysis on the status of RTV operations across the entire SEA region
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• CoT_job_summary_short|COMPANY NAME: Sephora SEAKEY POINTS: Inventory optimization, RTV negotiations, regional collaboration
• job_summary_short the Sephora SEA is seeking an Assistant Manager, Inventory Optimization to strengthen its regional demand planning and returns operations. Based in Singapore, you will lead inventory analysis, coordinate with brands and local teams to minimize aging stock and improve profitability. You will negotiate RTV with brand partners, drive process improvements, and deliver reporting across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, leveraging advanced Excel, Power BI and SAP skills.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

VBA

SAP

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor degree in Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Power BI

VBA

SAP

Job description

Sephora SEA is seeking an Assistant Manager, Inventory Optimization to strengthen its regional demand planning and returns operations. Based in Singapore, you will lead inventory analysis, coordinate with brands and local teams to minimize aging stock and improve profitability.

You will negotiate RTV with brand partners, drive process improvements, and deliver reporting across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, leveraging advanced Excel, Power BI and SAP skills.