商品計画・在庫管理担当/ Merchandising & SC Stock Allocation Planner

A global luxury goods company is looking for a Merchandising & Supply Chain Stock Allocation Planner. The selected candidate will optimise stock allocation, inventory coverage, and store order fulfilment across the Japan retail network. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

Stock Management:

• Optimise overall inventory levels and stock coverage across the Japan network, ensuring a healthy stock situation aligned with KPIs and store typologies.
• Serve as the primary contact for stores regarding stock availability, collaborating with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Lead the rebalancing process among the stores.
• Provide qualitative and quantitative feedback and insights to Merchandising and Commercial teams and propose assortment and sales forecast amendments based on quantitative analysis and store

Order Management:

• Manage the fulfillment of store orders by strategically allocating stock based on defined rules,strategy, guidelines, and KPIs (e.g., stock coverage, average lead time).
• Proactively monitor and report on stock status, collaborating with cross-functional teams to take necessary actions and ensure optimal order processing.

One team, innovation and learning mindset:

• Continuously identify and propose opportunities to enhance efficiency and simplify processes relatedto assortment, stock management, and boutique operations.
• Actively contribute to team efficiency through process improvement suggestions and proactive peer support within the department.
• Actively participate in Supply Chain-related projects.

Requirements:

Required experience:

• Experience in a similar position in Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations.
• Experience in Retail, the luxury industry or FMCG is a plus

Technical skills / abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Japanese (fluent) and English (business level)
• Strong analytical skills and a self-starting individual
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Excel skills and ERP experience are a must (ideally SAP).

About the Company:

A group with a large impact in the luxury goods industry, this European company operates many prestigious, internationally recognised brands. Operating a stable branch of operations in Japan, this company is set to continue enjoying both domestic and international success.

Keywords:

サプライチェーン, 物流, ロジスティクス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 9OFODG