Manager, Inventory Planning Optimization

Job Descriptions:

Category Optimization

• Assortment Strategy: Analyze category performance, identify assortment gaps and propose category additions, removals, or replacements.
• Data-Driven Insights: Use data analysis to create and refine assortment strategies that improve category performance.
• Scenario Simulation: Conduct 'what-if' simulations to predict the impact of assortment changes.
• Automation & Tools: Support the development and use of automated tools and dashboards for assortment planning and optimization.
• Performance Measurement: Track the impact of optimization decisions on sales, turnover and stock efficiency.

Category Allocation

• Stock Allocation: Allocate stock to stores based on demand forecasts, store capacity and sales trends.
• Replenishment: Ensure stock replenishment is timely and accurate to avoid stockouts and overstocking.
• Demand Alignment: Use sales and demand forecasts to adjust allocation decisions in real-time.
• Stock Efficiency: Minimize stockouts and overstock while optimizing store-level inventory performance.
• Reporting & Analysis: Produce reports on stock availability, allocation performance and sell-through rates for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with supply chain, merchandising, and retail teams to ensure proper execution of assortment and allocation strategies.
• Coordinate with IT, analytics, and system development teams to enhance and automate allocation and optimization tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor&aposs degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in category management, assortment planning, allocation, or supply chain roles.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI). Ability to work with large datasets using SQL & Python.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to identify assortment opportunities, recommend category adjustments and optimize inventory performance.
• Attention to Detail: Track in stock, sales, and category performance to ensure timely action.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, create action plans and drive continuous improvement.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to present data-driven decisions to cross-functional teams.
• Time Management: Ability to handle multiple priorities (assortment, allocation, and reporting) simultaneously.