MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD Hiring! Full Time Retail Allocation - Business Optimization Lead in Selangor - Ricebowl

Role Objective

Lead the COA Allocation Operations & Implementation team to ensure effective store allocation, successful project implementation, strong operational governance and continuous business improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Allocation Operations & Optimization
  
  

Lead store allocation, inventory optimization, simulation and operational activities to improve stock availability and store performance.

• Business Analysis & Decision Making
  
  

Analyze business performance, identify root causes and opportunities, and translate data insights into practical business recommendations. Evaluate business impact, risks and feasibility before implementation.

• Project & Implementation Management
  
  

Lead COA initiatives from business requirements, planning and testing through UAT, implementation and post-go-live monitoring.

• Process Improvement & Governance
  
  

Improve allocation and operational processes through standardization, automation and effective controls. Ensure data accuracy, process stability and clear ownership.

• Stakeholder Management
  
  

Work closely with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Retail Operations, Business Development and technical/data teams to align requirements, resolve issues and drive business decisions. This cross-functional ownership is already a key part of your existing JD.

• Team Management & Leadership
  
  

Lead, coach and develop the COA team Set priorities, delegate responsibilities, review team outputs and build strong problem-solving, analytical and business capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, IT or related field.

Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in retail allocation, merchandise/category planning, inventory planning, replenishment, retail analytics, supply chain or related areas, with team leadership experience.

Strong knowledge of retail operations, store allocation, inventory management and replenishment, which are also central to your existing requirements.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and stakeholder management skills.

Proficient in Excel and BI tools, with experience using ERP or retail management systems; exposure to SQL, BigQuery, Python, forecasting, machine learning or optimization tools is an advantage.

MR D.I.Y. is a home-grown enterprise with over 1,300 stores across Malaysia and Brunei. The home improvement retailer has dedicated to make a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide and online at *************

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the retailer often works in collaboration with owners of shopfront properties or owners of malls. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of SKUs across five major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising toys, car accessories, jewellery, cosmetics, food and beverage items, as well as health and personal care).

The Company strives to put its customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “Always Low Prices”.