Data Analyst, Inventory Planning Executive (IPO)
Analyze sales data to forecast demand, plan replenishment, monitor inventory, optimize stock levels, collaborate with procurement and logistics, and provide insights to ensure smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Demand Forecasting:
Analyze historical sales data and market trends to forecast future demand.
Collaborate with sales and purchasing teams to gather input for demand planning.
Adjust forecasts based on market conditions and promotional activities.
Replenishment Planning:
Determine optimal order quantities and reorder points.
Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of products.
Monitor supplier performance and address issues affecting inventory availability.
Inventory Management:
Monitor inventory levels and perform regular stock analysis.
Identify slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory and recommend actions.
Analyze and report on inventory performance metrics such as turnover rates, fill rates, and stock accuracy.
Identify and implement inventory optimization strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Work closely with procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams to align inventory levels with operational needs.
Participate in new product launch planning and inventory setup.
Communicate inventory status and potential issues to relevant stakeholders.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Sciences, or related field.
Fresh graduates welcome, or 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel).
Highly interested in numbers, analysis, and forecasting.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Department
- Inventory Planning & Optimisation
- Role
- Executive
- Locations
- HQ - Office
- 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”.