Key Responsibilities

1. Budget Planning & Control

Support the planning and management of merchandising budgets across categories
Monitor spending against plans and highlight risks, gaps, and opportunities
Support re-forecasting and scenario analysis to optimize performance
Manage and track buying budget allocation and utilization (Open-to-Buy: OTB) to ensure alignment with sales and inventory plans

2. Business Performance Analysis

3. Business Partnering

4. Inventory & Stock Planning

Support inventory planning in line with sales targets
Monitor stock levels, sell-through, and overall stock health
Identify risks and recommend actions to improve stock productivity and working capital efficiency

5. Process Improvement, Automation & Reporting

Enhance reporting tools and frameworks to improve visibility and control
Drive process automation and efficiency improvements (e.g., Excel, Power BI, system enhancements)
Reduce manual work and improve data accuracy through automation initiatives
Support the development of dashboards and performance tracking tools

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

-5–8+ years of experience in finance, business analysis, or merchandising support

-Experience in retail or FMCG is an advantage

-Exposure to Open-to-Buy (OTB) or inventory planning is a plus

What We're Looking For

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

-Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

-Hands-on, proactive, and eager to learn

-Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

-Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

-Interest in automation, tools, and improving ways of working

Merchandise Budget Control Manager