Project Manager (Retail / Store Allocation)
Lead retail projects, optimize store allocation and inventory, analyze business performance, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management
Lead and manage end-to-end retail projects from planning, execution, testing, implementation, and post-go-live support.
Develop project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
Track project progress and provide regular status updates to management and stakeholders.
Store Allocation & Inventory Strategy
Develop and implement store allocation strategies to ensure the right products are allocated to the right stores at the right time.
Optimize inventory distribution based on sales performance, store demand, and business priorities.
Support initial allocation, replenishment, stock balancing, and inventory optimization across retail stores.
Coordinate inventory planning for new store openings, store expansions, and business initiatives.
Business Analysis & Performance Monitoring
Analyze sales trends, inventory performance, and operational data to identify business opportunities and improvement areas.
Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs to support business decision-making.
Recommend process improvements and data-driven solutions to enhance inventory productivity and operational efficiency.
Monitor key retail metrics such as sales performance, stock availability, inventory turnover, and service levels.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Warehouse, IT, Business Development and other business teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Facilitate project meetings, gather business requirements, and align stakeholders on project objectives and deliverables.
Communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
Build strong cross-functional relationships to support continuous business improvements.
Retail Operations Improvement
Review and improve retail allocation, replenishment, and inventory management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Identify process gaps and recommend solutions to improve productivity, data accuracy, and service levels.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process standardization, automation, and best practices.
Support business transformation initiatives that improve retail operations and inventory performance.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Economics, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in retail operations, project management, merchandise planning, category management, store allocation, inventory planning, replenishment, or supply chain.
Proven experience managing end-to-end retail projects, including business requirement gathering, project planning, system implementation, UAT, go-live, and post-implementation support.
Strong knowledge of retail operations, merchandise planning, inventory management, store allocation, replenishment, supply chain processes, and new store openings.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; experience with SQL, Python, ERP, POS, or retail management systems is an advantage.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets, monitor business KPIs, optimize inventory performance, and drive continuous process improvements.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and influence business decisions.
Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Department
- Inventory Planning & Optimisation - COA
- Role
- Manager
- Locations
- Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
- Employment type
- Full-time
Your Talent Is What We're Looking For!
As we continue our rapid expansion across the Klang Valley and other states in Malaysia, we're seeking passionate and qualified Malaysian to join our growing team.
In 2024, we recorded an Employee Satisfaction Score of 91% - a meaningful benchmark that reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.
About MR. D.I.Y. Trading Sdn. Bhd. (M)
MR D.I.Y. is a home-grown enterprise with over 1,300 stores across Malaysia and Brunei. The home improvement retailer has dedicated to make a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide and online at mrdiy.com.my
All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the retailer often works in collaboration with owners of shopfront properties or owners of malls. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of SKUs across five major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising toys, car accessories, jewellery, cosmetics, food and beverage items, as well as health and personal care).
The Company strives to put its customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “Always Low Prices”.