Head of Planning

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on a comprehensive divisional strategy for financial and product opportunities.
• Provide strategic direction for financial goals, including pre-season plans and new store budgets.
• Deliver divisional top-down planning strategies supporting Division goals.
• Develop contingency plans based on customer insights and shifts in consumer behavior.
• Approve financially sound season/category plans based on research and data analysis.
• Review and guide divisional OTB position and strategies, performing trend analysis.
• Analyze merchandise planning MIS analytics for actual sales, forecasts, and inventory needs.
• Discuss and decide strategic plans for financials, sales, stock, and order quantity.
• Communicate plans to the buying team for necessary execution, ensuring effective in-season management.
• Periodically review merchandise plans to maximize profit and maintain target levels.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels considering store requirements and working capital constraints.
• Oversee product buys and merchandise flow to maximize sales, buying capacity, and warehouse workflow.
• Analyze variance reports for stocks and sales against budgeted figures, providing growth direction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Buying & Merchandising, or a related discipline.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities with solid negotiation skills.
• Highly numerate, with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions.
• In-depth understanding of the Southeast Asia retail landscape, including market dynamics, consumer demand, and emerging trends.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Business Intelligence tools and MS Office, with strong analytical and statistical aptitude.