Retail Planning & Allocation Lead - APAC (excl. China)

Tokyo. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will lead the regional retail planning and allocation function to maximize stock productivity and commercial performance. You will develop planning capabilities, implement AI-powered allocation solutions, and lead the allocation team.

What you will do

Lead the regional retail planning and allocation function
Drive the development and implementation of AI-powered allocation solutions
Develop Planning capabilities for the Retail channel
Develop and inspire the allocation team
Partner with the Merchandising team for in-season allocation recommendations
Build partnerships across Retail stakeholders
Monitor and analyze sales, stock, size, and KPI performance

Required qualifications

5+ years of experience within a similar Retail Allocation or Retail Planning role
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
Strong understanding of retail KPIs (sell-through, stock cover, size performance)
Experience driving allocation system development and implementation
Experience building team capabilities and leading teams through change
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Nice to have

Experience within large-scale, lifestyle, or premium retail environments

About the company

onrunning is a fast-growing brand.