Category Optimization

7 days ago


Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia MR DIY Malaysia Full time 60,000 - 80,000 per year

Job Purpose:

Drive optimal category assortment and allocation decisions to maximize sales, improve stock efficiency and enhance overall category performance across stores.

Job Descriptions:

1.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.

2.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.

Collaboration & Communication

  • 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.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Economics or related field.
  • 0-4 years in category management, assortment planning, allocation or supply chain roles.
  • Retail, e-commerce, FMCG or related industry experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI). Ability to work with large datasets using SQL & Python.
  • 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.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, create action plans and drive continuous improvement.
  • Strong communication skills to present data-driven decisions to cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities (assortment, allocation, and reporting) simultaneously.


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