Regional Head of Product Planning (Retail)

We are a global retail leader committed to delivering quality products and exceptional customer service. As the Head of Product Planning, you will lead end-to-end product planning strategy for our retail business. You will own the merchandise planning operating rhythm, drive robust OTB planning, and ensure alignment between assortment strategy, inventory posture, supply chain realities, and consumer/market insights. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional communication, and deep experience translating insights into financially sound product plans. Key Responsibilities: Lead OTB & Merchandise Planning - Own and drive the end-to-end OTB planning process - Build and maintain merchandise plan frameworks (by category, channel, region/store cluster as applicable). - Ensure plans balance sales growth, margin targets, and inventory health. Supply Chain & Assortment Alignment - Partner closely with Supply Chain/Procurement/Operations to ensure feasibility of the merchandise plan. - Forecast demand and plan for lead time variability, allocation needs, and replenishment cycles. - Monitor and manage risks related to in-stock/availability, overbuy/underbuy, and product lifecycle timing. Consumer & Market Insight Integration - Translate consumer behavior, market trends, competitive dynamics, and category performance into actionable planning assumptions. - Create clear insights that influence assortment strategy, pricing/mix considerations, and seasonal buy cadence. - Use data to identify opportunities for assortment optimization, productivity, and merchandising effectiveness. Financial Management & Business Performance - Track performance vs plan (e.g., sales, gross margin, markdown rate, inventory turns, and coverage). - Drive corrective actions through ongoing planning reviews and scenario planning. - Ensure planning governance and high-quality reporting across stakeholders. Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication - Lead planning communication across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Stores/Channels. - Lead key decision-making meetings, including season launch planning, mid-season re-forecasting, OTB updates, and reallocation discussions. - Develop and coach the product planning team; set standards for planning quality and execution. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline. - Minimum 20 years’ product planning/retail merchandising experience with multinational retail companies, preferably within the fashion and apparel industry. - Proven exposure to China and Southeast Asia markets. - Extensive experience leading planning through multiple countries/regions or multi-channel retail complexity. - Experience with seasonal planning cycles and product lifecycle management. - Demonstrated ability to manage planning across multiple categories and/or channels. - Proven track record improving forecast accuracy, inventory health, and financial outcomes. - Advanced proficiency with retail planning tools and analytics. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. - Excellent command of spoken English and Chinese. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic retail organisation and help shape the Group’s product planning strategy. We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. If you are a results-driven, visionary leader with a strong retail background, we welcome your application. To apply, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience & achievements.

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