Demand Planner | Scrabble & Jigsaw
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
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Demand & Supply Planning
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Monitor inventory health, track fast-moving and slow-moving goods, and plan replenishments accordingly.
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Forecast demand trends based on sales performance, seasonality, and brand requirements.
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Competitor & Market Analysis
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Study and report how other MBOs are performing and identify opportunities for differentiation.
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Conduct regular competitor benchmarking to refine category and brand positioning.
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Brand & Category Curation
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Evaluate current brand mix and identify missing categories/brands that can enhance LiteStore’s offerings.
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Provide recommendations for new brand partnerships and category expansion.
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Brand Relationship Management
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Work closely with partner brands to align on supply planning, product launches, and promotional activities.
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Ensure timely communication and smooth collaboration between LiteStore and its clients.
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Reporting & Insights
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Prepare regular reports on brand performance, category contribution, and inventory turnover.
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Present actionable insights to management to support decision-making.
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Requirements
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2–5 years of experience in demand/supply planning, preferably with exposure to multi-brand outlets (MBOs) or retail businesses.
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Strong understanding of brand positioning, retail trends, and category management.
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Experience in inventory management and sales forecasting.
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Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to work with brands and internal teams.
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Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, or other planning/reporting tools.
