Manager- Commercial Planning
On-siteKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Summary
Monitor and analyze category and brand performance weekly to identify opportunities and mitigate risks, developing targeted action plans. Oversee inventory risk management to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize potential losses. Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize revenue, margin, and sell-through, preparing memos and reports for key stakeholders. Collaborate with merchandising and planning teams to manage category performance, conduct regular reviews, and execute price changes. Evaluate existing processes to drive improvements and standardization while participating in ad hoc projects. This role sits within the Commercial Revenue office at ZALORA, Asia's online fashion destination, focusing on optimizing profit and conversion rates across apparel, shoes, and accessories categories.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in mathematics, with demonstrated ability to apply complex formulas and quantitative analysis
- Analytical experience at least 6 years within an eCommerce retailer—particularly in business or financial planning/analysis, or a buying function
- Demonstrated passion for and experience in the fashion industry
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
- Results-oriented with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and transparently across all organizational levels
- Proactive, improvement-driven mindset with a strong sense of initiative
- Self-motivated, quick to learn, and able to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficient in data visualization and analytics tools such as Looker, Tableau, and Python
- Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience using Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and complex calculations
Desired Qualifications
- Analytical experience at least 6 years within an eCommerce retailer—particularly in business or financial planning/analysis, or a buying function is highly preferred
- Demonstrated passion for and experience in the fashion industry
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