Manager, Inventory Planning & Allocations - APAC

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As Manager, Inventory Planning & Allocations – APAC, you will own the strategy that puts the right product in the right store at the right time, across a portfolio of retail locations and eCommerce. You will translate demand and inventory strategy into store-level execution, set the allocation frameworks and replenishment parameters that keep Never Out of Stock (NOOS) and core performing, and lead a weekly allocation cadence with the speed and precision that a high-growth DTC business demands. This is a leadership role for someone who builds strategic vision, develops high-performing teams, and is equally comfortable presenting insights to executive stakeholders as they are diving into sell-through and Weeks of Supply (WOS) data. You will influence Merchandising and Planning partners, spot trend shifts early and drive the decisions that protect service levels while maximizing full-price sell-through. This role offers the scope to shape regional DTC inventory strategy at a brand with a distinct point of view on product, channels, and growth.

This role is based out of our Tokyo office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Tokyo.

Meet Your Future Team:

The Planning & Allocations – APAC team translates business priorities into integrated plans across Retail and eCommerce, incorporating local demand signals, channel strategies, and market context. The team positions inventory effectively by channel, supports replenishment and inventory flow decisions, and drives aligned decisions that support growth, profitability, and customer experience across Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, and Allocations.

If you were in the Manager, Inventory Planning & Allocations – APAC role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Owning allocation strategy across retail stores and eCommerce, developing initial allocation frameworks by cluster and volume tier, and defining replenishment parameters and guardrails
• Leading the weekly allocation cadence with speed and precision, optimizing product flow across store clusters and ensuring NOOS and core replenishment is dialed in
• Monitoring and optimizing KPIs including sell-through, WOS, conversion, average unit retail (AUR), units per transaction (UPT), and in-stock rates
• Identifying early trend shifts, reacting quickly, and influencing Merchandising and Planning partners with data-led recommendations
• Leading, developing, and coaching a high-performing team, setting clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Shaping the evolution of allocation tools, cluster frameworks, and replenishment methodology as the business scales
• Contributing to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and inventory strategy conversations that connect regional execution to global planning

Are you our next Manager, Inventory Planning & Allocations - APAC?

• You have a bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field
• You have 5 to 8 or more years in retail allocation or inventory planning
• You have experience managing a portfolio of significant high-volume stores
• You bring a strong understanding of store grading and clustering, sell-through analysis, weeks of supply, replenishment logic, and markdown optimization
• You have a strong grasp of retail KPIs including traffic, conversion, AUR, UPT, and in-stock rates, and you use that knowledge to drive better allocation and replenishment decisions
• You are a strategic thinker who can build long-term vision for your team while staying close to the detail and execution of a weekly allocation cadence
• You are comfortable presenting at the executive level, influencing Merchandising and Planning partners, and driving alignment across cross-functional teams
• You build and coach high-performing teams, set clear expectations, and develop the people around you
• You are analytical and Excel-proficient, react quickly to early trend signals, and balance full-price sell-through with service level discipline

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core values, while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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