Drive effective merchandise planning and inventory management for the audio product portfolio (e.g., speakers, headphones, soundbars, accessories) by aligning supply with market demand.
This role ensures optimal SKU allocation, stock health, and purchasing plans across all sales channels (showroom, dealers, e-commerce), ultimately maximizing sell-out performance while minimizing inventory risks and costs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Merchandise Planning & Allocation
Develop and execute SKU-level allocation plans for audio products across: Showrooms, Dealers, distributors, Online channels
Balance stock distribution based on: Sales performance, Store potential, Regional demand
2. Inventory Monitoring & Optimization
Monitor end-to-end inventory health (warehouse + channel level): Identify low-stock, overstock, and slow-moving SKUs
Proactively recommend: Stock reallocation between locations, clearance / promotion plans for aging inventory, ensure optimal stock coverage (DOH) and turnover rate
3. Sales Forecasting & Demand Planning
Support and refine sales forecasts by SKU/category based on:
- Historical sell-out data
- Seasonality (e.g., peak seasons, campaigns)
- Product lifecycle (new launch vs. mature SKUs)
Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to align forecasts with:
- Campaign plans
- Product launches
- Channel strategies
4. Purchasing & Supply Coordination
Propose purchasing plans for audio products based on: forecast demand, current inventory levels, lead time from suppliers
Track: purchase orders, production timelines (for imported or exclusive products), delivery schedules
Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to avoid:
- Stock-outs on key SKUs
- Excess inventory on low-performing SKUs
5. Performance Tracking & Reporting
Prepare and analyze key metrics:
- Sell-in vs. sell-out
- Inventory turnover
- Stock aging
- Forecast accuracy
- Deliver weekly/monthly reports with actionable insights: SKU performance, channel performance, inventory risks & opportunities
6. Assortment & Portfolio Optimization
Evaluate and optimize product assortment per channel/store:
- Core SKUs vs. niche SKUs
- Entry vs. premium segmentation
Recommend:
- SKU prioritization
- Phase-out plan for underperforming products
- New product allocation strategy
