Assistant Brand Planner - Order Management

Position Summary

This role supports our retail operations by ensuring timely and accurate order coordination for product assortments across stores and channels. You will play a key role in ensuring products are available to meet customer demand and seasonal launches.

Key Responsibilities

1. Order Management

• Coordinate purchase order submissions with global partners to support seasonal product launches within required timelines
• Ensure accuracy of order details, including quantities, costs, and delivery timelines aligned with retail calendars
• Track order status and follow up on global placement, acceptance, and shipment to ensure on-time product availability in stores and channels

2. Operational Support

• Maintain and update order data in systems to ensure accuracy and visibility
• Evaluate shipment progress and escalate delays or risks that may impact store availability

3. Cross-Functional Communication

• Liaise with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Logistics teams to support product flow into stores and retail channels
• Communicate updates to internal stakeholders and global partners
• Participate in cross-functional calls and discussions

4. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Support analysis of shipment timing and order performance to optimize product availability and sales readiness

5. Continuous Improvement

• Support process improvement initiatives
• Contribute to team best practices and operational efficiency

Success Measures

• Timeliness and accuracy of order coordination
• Data accuracy and system updates
• Responsiveness to operational issues
• Quality and timeliness of reporting
• On-time product availability to support store operations and sales performance

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in retail, supply chain, order management, or customer service

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail environment
• Proficiency in Excel and power platform