Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsAs Commercial Planning, S&OP Director to join a high-growth retail businessDriving efficiency and alignment to achieve scale-up business objectivesAbout Our ClientThe employer is a well-established retail brand looking to scale business in China.Job DescriptionCommercial Planning & S&OP Lea*dershipLea*d the monthly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process to align demand, supply, inventory, and financial objectives.Establish and drive an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) framework across the organization.Partner closely with the GM and functional lea*ders to support strategic business decisions.Develop planning capabilities, processes, KPIs, and governance for a rapidly growing organization.Provide visibility and recommendations on sales forecasts, inventory risks, business opportunities, and supply constraints.Demand Planning & ForecastingOwn the end-to-end demand planning process across all channels, including Retail, E-Commerce, Marketplace, and Wholesale.Develop accurate sales forecasts at category, product, and channel levels.Continuously improve forecast accuracy and demand planning methodologies.Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Retail, and Merchandising teams to incorporate market insights into forecasting assumptions.Establish performance metrics and reporting on forecast accuracy and forecast bias.Merchandise & Inventory PlanningPartner with Product and Merchandising teams to ensure optimal product assortment, buy quantities, and inventory allocation.Drive inventory productivity through effective replenishment and inventory management strategies.Monitor inventory health, stock availability, Weeks of Supply (WOS), sell-through, and inventory turnover KPIs.Identify and mitigate inventory risks, including excess stock and stock-out situations.Support seasonal planning, new product launches, and lifecycle management initiatives.Supply Planning & AllocationLea*d supply planning, replenishment, allocation, and inventory deployment activities.Balance supply availability against commercial demand and growth objectives.Ensure effective allocation of products across channels and distribution points.Optimize inventory investments while maintaining targeted service levels.Warehouse & Logistics ManagementOversee warehouse operations and 3PL warehouse service providers.Manage warehouse vendor relationships, service agreements, and operational KPIs.Drive warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, throughput, and cost optimization initiatives.Ensure smooth inbound, outbound, and order fulfillment processes.Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and scalability.Team Lea*dershipBuild, lea*d, and develop a high-performing Commercial Planning and S&OP organization.Coach and mentor planning team members while fostering cross-functional collaboration.Promote a data-driven and performance-oriented culture.The Successful Applicant10+ years of experience in Planning, S&OP, Merchandise Planning, Supply Chain, or Commercial Operations.Experience within footwear, sporting goods, apparel, fashion, lifestyle, or consumer retail industries is strongly preferred.Proven experience managing demand planning, inventory planning, and supply planning functions.Strong understanding of product lifecycle, merchandising processes, and retail planning dynamics.Experience lea*ding S&OP or Integrated Business Planning processes.Experience managing warehouse operations and external logistics/3PL providers.Lea*dership experience managing and developing planning teams.Native in Mandarin language and fluent in EnglishWhat's on OfferComprehensive benefits package to be confirmed upon offer.Opportunities to lea*d strategic initiatives within the retail industry.Supportive company culture that values innovation and results.Permanent role offering long-term career prospects.If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Commercial Planning, S&OP Director and make a significant impact in the business services sector, we encourage you to apply today.ContactSamantha LiQuote job refJN-072026-7052732Job summaryFunctionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorProcurement & Supply Chain SubsectorIndustryConsumer & RetailLocationShanghaiContract typePermanentConsultant nameSamantha LiJob referenceJN-072026-7052732