Inventory Analyst, Korea at ALO

Seoul, , South Korea -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Management, Allocation, Retail Operations, Data Analysis, Retail Math, Advanced Excel, Tableau, Cross-functional Communication, Stakeholder Management, Market Analysis, Problem Solving, Merchandising

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

WHY JOIN ALO? Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life. INVENTORY ANALYST, KOREA Seoul, Korea OVERVIEW Being a part of the ALO team as an Inventory Analyst serves as the regional extension of the centralized team, bridging brand strategy with local market execution. This role is responsible for monitoring inventory health, delivering real-time market insights, and strengthening cross-functional partnerships to enable faster, more informed decision-making. This role is designed to bridge the centralized model and in-market execution. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of regional market dynamics and acts as a trusted partner to both local leadership and the centralized team, helping to ensure brand consistency while driving local relevance. As our Inventory Analyst, your responsibilities will include, but not limited to: Responsibilities - Serve as the 2-way conduit to feed intelligence between the main and local office to support the company strategy and ensure execution - Provide analytical support, act as a thought partner to regional market leadership - Investigate and resolve discrepancies (stockouts, overstock, system vs physical) - Partner with DC/logistics to improve visibility and efficiency on inventory flow and constraints - Build strong connections with cross functional teams to enable faster response to in-season trends - Participate in key cross-functional meetings including Weekly Business Review and Hindsighting to represent regional perspective and support brand execution and buying alignment - Conduct store visits to assess stock position, assortment gaps, and merchandising impact - Capture and communicate insights on inventory, merchandising, and local nuances, translating them into clear, actionable recommendations that inform key decisions for the centralized team - Identify risks and opportunities (climate, events, cultural drivers) People/Organization Relationships - Reporting to VP of Allocation and in market to SVP of country retail - Works cross functionally with (but not limited to) Allocation, Country Executive Leadership, Store/DC Ops, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising Qualifications - 3–6+ years in allocation, inventory management, and retail operations - Strong connection to product and product knowledge - Ability and flexibility for travel within region and internationally (~25%) - Ability to work flexible hours to stay connected with centralized office - Strong multi-lingual written and verbal communication skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with solid retail math foundation - Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights - Strong cross-functional communication with ability to influence stakeholders and build strong interpersonal relationships across teams - Deep understanding of local market dynamics - Comfortable working within a hybrid, centralized model - Advanced Excel (pivot tables, index/match, sumifs, etc.) - Tableau or similar tools preferred For CA residents, Job Applicant Privacy Policy HERE.

Responsibilities

The role acts as a regional conduit between the centralized team and the local Korean market to monitor inventory health and provide market insights. Responsibilities include resolving stock discrepancies, partnering with logistics, and conducting store visits to align brand execution with local trends.