Michael Kors
Assistant Planner - Trading (FTC)
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Assistant Planner – Channel Trading (FTC) - London
Department Overview
Planning supports the business to maximise sales, optimise inventory, and drive profitable growth through effective planning and trading. Working closely with Sales, Buying, Operations, and other cross-functional teams, Planning provides the analysis, insight, and tools needed to manage performance from market through to in-season and end-of-season trading.
This London-based role sits within the Trading team, supporting Planners with performance analysis, reporting, planning tools, and day-to-day trading activity, while helping identify risks, opportunities, and actions.
What You’ll Do
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Commercial Planning & Trading
- Maintain and actualise sales, stock, WSSI, and OTB data, ensuring outputs are accurate and ready for review.
- Produce regular trade reporting and analysis, highlighting key movements, risks, and opportunities across sales, stock, sell-through, and availability.
- Support in-season trading activity including replenishment, ATS, transfers, cancellations, markdowns, and end-of-season activity.
- Support Planners with analysis, follow-up actions, and day-to-day trading activity.
Market & Planning Support
- Support market preparation through sales, OTB, WSSI, forecasting, option planning, and buying analysis.
- Maintain buying and recap tools, ensuring information is accurate and aligned to agreed plans.
- Prepare analysis and materials for trade, OTB, and commercial meetings, supporting actions and follow-up.
- Support the review of buys against OTB, sales expectations, and agreed commercial plans, highlighting material variances and B99 requirements.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with Sales, Buying, Operations, and other teams to support forecasts, stock flow, reporting, and trading activity.
- Build strong working relationships across the Planning function and wider business.
- Communicate clearly and proactively, raising issues, risks, and support requirements early.
Ownership & Continuous Improvement
- Take ownership of assigned reporting, tools, and actions, delivering accurately and to deadline.
- Maintain high standards of data accuracy, documentation, and handover.
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and reduce manual work, including through appropriate use of technology, AI, and automation.
- Support consistent ways of working and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing Planning team.
Decision Making & Influence
- Use data and commercial understanding to identify performance movements, risks, and opportunities.
- Apply sound judgement when reviewing data, investigating discrepancies, and escalating issues.
- Communicate clear, fact-based insights to support trading decisions.
- Take accountability for the accuracy and timeliness of work within the role's area of responsibility.
You’ll Need to Have:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning systems and data visualisation tools is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong commercial awareness with an interest in luxury retail, consumer trends, and product performance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
- Proactive, curious, and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Previous experience in Planning, Merchandising, Buying, Allocation, or a similar retail analytical role preferred.
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MK Perks:
- A purpose-driven workplace where you can grow your career, enjoy flexible benefits, and be part of a culture built on inclusion, impact, and recognition.
Career Growth
- Clear paths for progression, leadership opportunities, and mentorship programs to help you thrive.
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
- Support for your well-being with flexible work options and generous time-off policies.
Culture & Belonging
- Be part of a culture that champions fairness, fosters belonging, and provides opportunities for everyone to grow and reach their full potential.
Exclusive Employee Perks
- Enjoy discounts on premium products and luxury brands.
Impact & Social Responsibility
- Contribute to global and local causes through volunteer days, sustainability programs, and charitable giving.
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