Senior Planner
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics, or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of work experience, preferably in business or financial planning/analysis (commercial or FP&A).
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel; knowledge of analytical tools such as Tableau is a plus.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Willingness to work in a multicultural environment.
- Interest in the e-commerce and fashion retail industries.
- Develop and execute annual, seasonal, and monthly plans aligned with business and financial objectives.
- Own end-to-end inventory planning, including forecasting, Open-to-Buy (OTB) management, replenishment planning, and stock optimization.
- Monitor and analyze key commercial key performance indicators such as GMV, NMV, gross margin, sell-through, inventory ageing, weeks of cover, stock cover, and markdown performance.
- Conduct weekly trading reviews to identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to maximize sales and profitability.
- Partner with Category Managers to develop assortment strategies based on customer demand, market trends, pricing, and promotional activities.
- Optimize inventory productivity through allocation, replenishment, markdown, and liquidation strategies while minimizing excess and aged inventory.
- Drive forecast accuracy by leveraging historical performance, market insights, seasonality, and customer trends.
- Conduct demand planning discussions and provide inventory recommendations for new launches, campaigns, and peak trading periods.
- Prepare business performance reports and present insights to senior stakeholders, translating data into clear commercial actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting automation, and analytical capabilities.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior planners, supporting capability development and promoting best planning practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of commercial plans.
About the company
Zalora is an online fashion retailer in Southeast Asia that uses a marketplace model to offer a large product range from local and international brands. It earns revenue by taking a commission on each sale of items like clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products, without holding significant inventory. The platform competes by focusing on fashion and lifestyle, curating over 50,000 items and providing features such as trend updates and style edits to help shoppers discover products. By targeting young, tech-savvy consumers and niche markets (e.g., modest wear, plus sizes) and running promotions for first-time subscribers, Zalora aims to attract and retain customers in a competitive e-commerce space.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$58.6M
Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2012
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The March 2026 masterbrand launch strengthens partnerships and refreshes customer acquisition.
- ZALORA’s AI chatbot lifted Singapore and Hong Kong satisfaction 20% year-on-year.
- Grab PayLater on ZALORA reduces checkout friction and expands basket sizes.
What critics are saying
- ZALORA cut 100 Southeast Asian jobs in April 2025, signaling fragile profitability.
- GFG reported H1 2026 revenue down 3.5%, pressuring ZALORA’s growth engine.
- Shopee, Lazada, and fast-fashion rivals compress margins and weaken ZALORA’s category moat.
What makes ZALORA Group unique
- ZALORA launched ‘Got You Looking’ on February 20, 2026, sharpening its masterbrand.
- Its six-market footprint spans Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
- ZALORA combines fashion retail with omnichannel experiments like The Terminal and 1SS fulfillment.
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