Assistant Brand Planner Job Opportunity in Singapore

Job Title:Assistant Brand Planner (6 months Contract to Perm).
JOB SUMMARY:
Assist the Assistant/Senior Brand Planner with the day-to-day activities of tracking purchase orders from point of origin to Distribution Center, forecasting sales, monitoring purchase orders, inventory levels, transfers and preparation of documents to maximize appropriate[at each drop of a catalog mailing and throughout sales period.
Coordinate all purchase order activity and communication between inventory management, merchandising, sourcing and agent/vendor partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Maintain communication and adjustment log of all orders and monitor status of production from the sourcing group.
-Work with planner to monitor selling and adjust purchase order accordingly to drive sales and profitability
-Communicate all changes and cancellations of purchase orders to sourcing/agent/vendor
-Coordinate SKU set up process with merchandising and merchandise operations
-Run and print Vendor Buy Plans and Alert reports.
-Monitor purchase order status, track production, shipping and receiving status of shipments.
-Enter and amend purchase orders in JDA system
-Coordinate the creation and communication of purchase orders for a division of business. Enter purchase orders into the JDA system and ensure communication of orders to sourcing and agent/vendor
-Maintain accuracy of purchase order ship dates and quantities. Amend purchase orders and communicate changes and sourcing agent/vendor. Ensure confirmation of changes with agent/vendor
-Maintain log of purchase order confirmation
-Ensure accurate shipping dates of purchase orders by monitoring the sourcing exception reports and by communication with the agents/vendor and sourcing
-Coordinate SKU set up with merchandise ops and merchandising
-Work with planner to monitor selling and adjust PO to maximize profitability
-Creation of purchase orders for early floor sets and monitor shipping to ensure on time delivery and proper customer notification.
-Prepare the inventory transfer for Retail and Outlet divisions.
-Resolution of all customer service and inventory issues.
-Review back order reports and allocate inventory to fill back orders in suspense.
-Review and maintain back order notifications to maximize customer service.
-System SKU maintenance.
-Review catalog proofs for presentation, pagination and layout.
-Prepare and ensure vendor contracts are updated.
-Manage billing and releasing process of customer orders.
-Daily management of aging report
JOB HOLDER’S COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE:
-2 to 4 years of prior work experience in a Retail Merchandising and/or Retail purchasing role
-Proficient in MS Excel and analyzing data, Attention to detail
-Good sense of the retail industry and understand what builds a Brand
-Strong analytical and technical skills
-Superior written, communication & listening skills
-Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment
-Tertiary qualification Required
This is a 6 months Contract position with the possibility of conversion to a permanent role.
How to apply:
Interested applicants are to email their updated resume in MS Word format with a recent photograph stating their expected salary and availability to recruitsg@wsgc.com.
Only shortlisted candidates will contacted.