Assistant Manager Retail CS Allocation

Key Responsibilities

Allocation & System Execution

 

Execute daily allocation, replenishment, and stock transfer activities in the system based on sell-through performance and inventory status

Maintain and update key system parameters (e.g., min/max stock levels, safety stock, allocation rules) to support auto-replenishment logic

Monitor auto-replenishment results and perform manual adjustments when needed

Support initial allocation for new product launches and ongoing rolling allocation to ensure proper stock flow to stores

 

Sales & Inventory Monitoring

 

Track daily retail KPIs (sell-through %, inventory turnover, weeks of cover, sell-in vs sell-out gap)

Take timely actions on replenishment, transfer, and stock rebalancing to improve inventory efficiency

Identify slow-moving items and execute markdown, promotion, or clearance actions

 

Promotion & Campaign Execution

 

Support end-to-end execution of CS channel promotions, including:

 

Promotion setup in system (price/discount configuration)

Preparation and validation of promotion product lists

Allocation support to ensure sufficient stock during campaigns

 

 

Conduct basic post-promotion analysis (e.g., sell-through uplift, residual stock risk)

 

Cross-functional Coordination

 

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams:

 

Store & Operations teams to align on demand and execution feedback

SCM & Logistics to follow up on shipment schedules and delivery timelines

Buying/AP teams to align on assortment and inventory strategy

 

 

Track product delivery progress and ensure alignment with sales rhythm

 

Reporting & Data Management

 

Prepare and maintain daily/weekly/monthly reports on sales, inventory, weeks of cover, and promotion performance

Support data maintenance (e.g., SKU mapping, store grouping, product categorization)

Ensure data accuracy and proactively identify and resolve discrepancies

 

 

Process & Operational Excellence

 

Understand and follow retail KPIs, allocation and replenishment processes

Ensure high accuracy and compliance in system operations and data handling

Identify issues in system or process (e.g., replenishment logic, data gaps) and propose improvements

Continuously improve operational efficiency through process optimization and simple automation

 

 

Key Requirements

 

2–5 years of experience in Retail, Allocation, Merchandising, or Supply Chain

Hands-on experience with allocation/replenishment systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA) is a plus

Strong data sensitivity with good Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Table, VLOOKUP)

Detail-oriented with strong execution capability in a fast-paced environment

Good communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams


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Job Title:  Assistant Manager Retail CS Allocation

Brand: 
Location:  Shanghai
TEAM:  Merchandising & Planning
State:  SH
Country/Region:  CN
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  546654
Date:  Jun 29, 2026