Job Description

We are looking for a driven, proactive and analytical individual to join our Planning team. The planner will be responsible for analysing and interpreting sales and stock performance across product departments and countries as well as contribute to the further development of merchandise planning tools.

The individual must have excellent mathematical problem solving skills and able to handle large amounts of data. The planner will need to work closely with Category Directors/Buyers in order to optimize budget allocation to best performing categories and proactively trade the business to achieve sales and margin goals. He/she will need to possess strong people and communication skills. Being a fast paced and dynamic company working in the exciting environment of fashion e-commerce, the planner is expected to learn and grow significantly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, report and interpret sales, margin and stock performance for all product groups and countries
• Provide recommendations of actions to maximize sales and margin opportunities while limiting stock risk, demonstrating a deep understanding of key drivers such as sell-through
• Forward forecast sales and margin performance frequently, and translate forecast to stock budgets and assortment plans
• Work closely on a day to day basis with Category Planning Manager and Category Directors/Buyers in developing and actioning plans
• Work closely with Category Planning Manager and other planners in developing buying and planning tools to improve efficiency and accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics or equivalent
• At least 2 years\' work experience, preferably in business or financial planning/analysis (commercial or FP&A)
• Excellent understanding of MS Excel, knowledge of analytical tools such as Tableau a plus
• Strong communication and project management skills
• High attention to details
• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment
• Interest in the e-commerce and fashion retail industries

The ZALORA Story

ZALORA is Asia\xe2\x80\x99s leading online fashion, beauty and lifestyle destination, part of Global Fashion Group. As one of the region\xe2\x80\x99s pioneer large scale e-commerce platforms, ZALORA has established a strong presence throughout the region, particularly in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and in Taiwan, enjoying over 50 million visits per month.

ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group.

Consent Disclaimer

By submitting your application for this role, you consent to ZALORA collecting, using and processing through and in ZALORA\xe2\x80\x99s systems all personal data included in or provided in relation to your application. The purposes for such collection, use and/or processing shall be for conducting of ZALORA\xe2\x80\x99s recruitment requirements for the present role, and identifying and evaluating other roles and career opportunities within ZALORA which you might be a good fit for.

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