Ralph Lauren APAC is seeking to appoint a detailed-oriented, number-sensitive individual to join our Regional Headquarters in Hong Kong. As a vital member of our sizeable Buying, Planning and Allocation function, this position will be responsible for:

1. Allocation and Replenishment:

• Develop contingency plans for late arrivals and communicate to relevant cross-functional partners
• Analyze Supply-Demand match to insure initial orders are filled
• Communicate initial release, replenishment strategies, and status to Buying, Planning and cross-functional teams, both written and in meetings
• Execute the initial release of each season’s product within multiple systems
• Execute and manage replenishment for Fashion, Key items and Basics
• Monitor all basic replenishment orders to ensure target fill rate is reached
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within cross-functional team (Merchandising, Planning, Distribution Centers, VM, Retail & Inventory Control, etc.)
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, contributing input on distribution strategies
• Ensure the financial success of one or more departments by meeting or exceeding sales, gross margin, gross margin and inventory turn goals

2. Analysis

• Develop and communicate allocation strategies based on location and size selling performance
• Analyze store/size trends/performance; and apply observations to future distribution planning strategies

3. Order Management

• Release to Pick, shippable styles based on priority and/or special instructions
• Track products through DC and partner with appropriate DC to ensure processing efficiency; and address DC processing issues in a timely manner

To be successful in this role, the appointee will demonstrate the following qualification, skills and experience:

• Bachelor degree holder
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (high levels of accuracy & detail-orientation)
• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in allocation with a good working knowledge of retail performances metrics
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Good listening, written, and oral communication skills
• Proven capability to organize and prioritize / manage multiple tasks simultaneously

We offer a collegial working environment and an attractive remuneration package and career prospects for the right candidate. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. Personal data provided will only be used for purpose of recruitment and selection.