Inventory Planner

About Us:

At Opptra we are building a global franchise business and enabling international brands to expand into the Asian market across online and offline platforms.

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About Exporio

Exporio

Opptra’s global supply chain and AI-driven technology

About the Role

Inventory Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Planning at Buy Stage –

  Partner with brand managers to align buy quantities and assortment with channel sales plans and demand forecasts.

• Channel Allocation –

  Distribute inventory across multiple sales channels (retail, marketplace, wholesale) based on sales velocity and channel strategy.

• Model Management –

  Manage inventory under both consignment and marketplace models, including allocations from central warehouses.

• Coordination with Supply Chain –

  Liaise with central supply chain teams to ensure timely inventory movements across regions and platforms.

• Ageing Inventory Management –

  Analyse ageing stock and develop clearance strategies to optimise sell-through and recover margins.

• Markdown & Pricing Strategy –

  Recommend markdowns based on inventory age, sales trends, and margin targets.

• Demand & Cover Analysis –

  Monitor inventory covers and replenishment cycles to avoid overstocking or stockouts.

• Data & Reporting –

  Maintain accurate inventory reports, highlighting risks and opportunities to relevant stakeholders.

• Collaboration –

  Work cross-functionally with merchandising, finance, marketing, and operations to align inventory decisions with business objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• 7-8 years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or merchandising, preferably in fashion, footwear, or lifestyle retail.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools is a plus.
• Understanding of multi-channel inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Experience in markdown planning and clearance strategies.
• Commercial acumen to balance stock availability, sales velocity, and profitability.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decisions with data-driven recommendations.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.