Merchandising Planning Manager/Merchandising Financial Planning Manager

2 weeks ago

Bang Na Bangkok, Thailand Bata (Thailand) Limited Full time

Job Purpose:

Merchandising Financial Planning Manager will lead the Open-to-Buy and merchandise investment planning process for Bata Thailand, ensuring sales, margin, and inventory objectives are achieved in alignment with business strategy.

This position plays a pivotal role within Merchandising and Demand Planning team, serving as the key link between Finance, Merchandising, and Retail Operations.

The role will also support Bata Thailand's transformation through Blue Yonder HPM implementation, ensuring data-driven and disciplined merchandise planning across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1.OTB Planning & Financial Control

  • Lead the development of OTB plan by Department and Category.
  • Align OTB assumptions with sales targets, margin goals, and stock strategies set during pre-season planning.
  • Collaborate with the Demand Planner to ensure OTB inputs align with Blue Yonder bottom ups forecasts and S&OP cycles.
  • Monitor OTB utilization monthly, review sales performance and propose adjustments to optimize investment.
  • Ensure OTB governance, documentation and alignment with Finance and Merchandising Team.

2.Inventory & In-Season Management

  • Highlight in-season & sell-through risks to rectify underperforming Department/Category with recommended strategic actions.

3.System & Process Improvement

  • Lead the enhancement of OTB templates, reporting dashboards, and automation initiatives.
  • Support capability-building for OTB processes across planning and merchandising team.
  • Ensure full integration and utilization of Blue Yonder tools for inventory visibility and decision-making accuracy.

Other duties as per assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Supply Chain Management.
  • Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, OTB Management, or Demand/Supply Planning in Retail or FMCG (fashion/footwear preferred).
  • Strong analytical, numerical, and financial modeling skills (advanced Excel proficiency referred).
  • Familiarity with planning systems such as Blue Yonder, SAP, or equivalent BI tools.

  • Demonstrate ability to balance commercial agility with disciplined inventory control.

  • Strategic & analytical thinking

  • Commercial and financial acumen
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Detail orientation & process discipline
  • Change agility and continuous improvement mindset

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