Sales & Assortment-Planner

Department : Commercial Location : Indonesia Department : Commercial Location : Indonesia Job Description Description

A Sales & Assortment Planner is responsible for developing sales & financial plans, and managing product assortments to maximize sales and optimize inventory across various categories and channels. The role requires analyzing data, forecasting demand, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with business strategies, sales targets, and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales and Financial Planning

Develop and manage integrated sales and financial plans, including sales forecasts, margin analysis, inventory targets, and budget allocations to align with business objectives. Ensure alignment between sales projections, financial goals, and inventory optimization strategies.

2. Assortment Strategy Development

Develop and execute data-driven assortment strategies aligned with market trends, customer preferences, and sales / financial objectives to optimize category performance.

3. Data Analysis and Forecasting

Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and market trends to predict future demand and refine product selection. Use insights to drive strategic decisions and improve sales performance.

4. Inventory Management

Manage inventory levels to minimize excess stock, ensure product availability, and optimize open-to-buy (OTB) planning.

5. Collaboration and Communication

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (merchandising, purchasing, finance, and sales) to ensure alignment and seamless communication. Job Requirements 1. At minimum, a Bachelor's Degree; specializing in Marketing or Business Management is preferred.

2. Highly analytical with strong business acumen. Can leverage data analysis tools and techniques Excel, SQL, BI platforms) to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.

3. Problem-solving and decision-making. Proactively identify and resolve issues in assortment and sales planning, making data-driven decisions to enhance performance and profitability.

4. Strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written). Mandarin speaking is a plus to facilitate collaboration with Chinese-speaking counterparts.

5. FMCG or Electronics assortment management experience is preferred