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チャネルプランナー・アロケーター/ Channel Planner & Allocator

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A leading global footwear and apparel company is looking for a Channel Planner & Allocator. The selected candidate will drive merchandise planning and allocation strategies, using data and forecasting to optimise inventory and commercial performance. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and execute process improvements to enhance efficiency and commercial performance
  • Collaborate with inventory and commercial teams to develop in-season inventory strategies
  • Analyse SKU-level data and recommend actions to optimise multi-channel inventory and sales
  • Manage system settings for markdowns and promotions
  • Analyse store and cluster performance to support merchandise planning
  • Own pre-season financial plans, open-to-buy, flow planning and in-season forecasting
  • Develop rolling forecasts based on sales, markdown and sell-through assumptions
  • Build seasonal product flow plans with Merchandising and Buying teams
  • Review store plans and provide insights to marketplace teams during planning cycles
  • Identify weekly forecast risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions
  • Monitor sales trends and forecast ending inventory to address potential risks and opportunities
  • Analyse business performance and drive actions to achieve key performance metrics

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
  • Subject expert in mathematic, business, statistical analysis/apparel
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Fluent level Japanese and English

About the Company:

One of the world’s leading footwear and apparel companies with a long history of successful operations spanning over 100 years. Headquartered in the US, this organisation operates several iconic brands and provides a wide range of outdoor products and accessories for consumers worldwide.

Keywords:

チャネル計画、商品計画、配分、在庫管理、マーチャンダイジング、需要予測、商品流通、販売分析、靴・アパレル, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: A5ZV7P

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Supply Chain

Industry: Fashion

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥8,500,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: A5ZV7P-9A40D2DC

Date posted: 18 September 2026

Consultant: Clara Manurung