Triumph is one of the world's largest intimate apparel companies, with a presence in over 80 countries through its core brands Triumph® and sloggi®. Globally, the company serves 20,000 wholesale customers and operates more than 2,300 controlled points of sale, alongside several online stores.
The Triumph Group is a member of the amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI).
Learn more about Triumph:
- www.triumph.com
- www.facebook.com/Triumph
- www.instagram.com/Triumph
- www.linkedin.com/company/triumph-international
Our Planning Department in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia is looking for a strong professional in demand planning, OTB, and product allocation to join us as:
DEMAND PLANNING & ALLOCATION SPECIALIST
Purpose of the Job
As a Demand Planning & Allocation Specialist, you will play a critical role in driving commercial success by ensuring the optimal balance of inventory across the business. You will use data-driven insights to align stock availability with customer demand—ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time.
Key responsibilities include:
- Optimise Open-to-Buy (OTB) and inventory levels to support sales and profitability
- Lead distribution planning and inventory analysis across channels
- Drive effective product allocation and replenishment strategies
- Partner with cross-functional teams on risk assessment and mitigation
This role is key to ensuring operational excellence and delivering strong product availability and customer satisfaction.
General Duties & Responsibilities
Planning
- Work closely with Merchandising and Sales teams
- Analyse sales performance, market trends, and distribution channels
- Manage OTB and future demand planning
- Support product allocation through data analysis
Forecasting
- Develop demand forecasts by SKU and quantity
- Maintain a 15-month rolling forecast
- Track forecast vs budget and actual delivery
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly submissions for core SKUs
- Drive forecast accuracy for both running and seasonal products
Execution
- Ensure timely stock allocation for launches and sales activities
- Track sell-through weekly and manage replenishment or consolidation
- Maintain continuity styles to avoid out-of-stock (NOOS) situations
- Monitor Days of Holding (DOH) and take corrective actions
- Support stock planning for promotions, events, and ad hoc activities
Analysis & Review
- Review monthly sales, stock, and intake performance
- Analyse demand, distribution, and seasonal trends
- Track continuity styles weekly for proactive stock actions
- Review DOH to optimise stock mix and portfolio performance
Requirements
- 2–3 years professional experience, including 1–2 years in demand planning & allocation (experience with large SKU volumes preferred)
- Apparel experience preferred; open to FMCG or lifestyle industries
- Strong commercial mindset with forecasting experience
- Strong numerical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
- Good command of English (written & spoken); Bahasa Melayu is a plus
- SAP knowledge is an advantage
- Able to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive
- Reliable team player with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
- Adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset
- Full working rights in Malaysia
