Job Description
Dynamic Human Capital Pte Ltd is partnering with a leading multinational retailer to hire a proactive and analytical Business Planning Executive. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations, empowering you to drive growth through data-driven decisions in a fast-paced retail environment. Based in Singapore, you will translate insights into actionable plans, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the ongoing success of a global organization with clear career progression opportunities.
As a cornerstone of the planning function, you will own the end-to-end forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis processes. You will build and maintain KPI dashboards, conduct variance analysis, and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership. Your collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Store Operations will help optimize assortment, promotions, pricing, and store performance. This role also supports scenario planning and risk assessment to sustain competitive advantage in a dynamic retail landscape.
We are seeking a motivated professional who loves transforming data into strategic action, thrives in a cross-functional team, and is eager to grow within a multinational environment. If you have retail experience and a passion for data storytelling, this is the opportunity to advance your career with a respected MNC in Singapore.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles for assigned retail segments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Analyze sales trends, customer behavior, and store performance to propose data-driven initiatives that drive revenue and profitability.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to implement projects that optimize assortment, promotions, pricing, and inventory health.
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards; monitor variances against forecasts and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives from scoping to execution, ensuring milestones, risks, and dependencies are managed.
- Prepare concise management reports and executive presentations to support strategic decision-making.
- Support scenario planning, risk assessment, and long-term strategic initiatives for store network optimization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Proven experience in business planning, forecasting, or retail analytics; experience in an MNC environment is a plus.
- Strong data analytics skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated project management abilities and the capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Team player with strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions.
- Singapore work authorization or eligibility to work in Singapore.