Allocator - 12 month FTC

Michael Kors; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cross-Brand Discounts

Private Employee Sales

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Holiday and Vacation Allow an

Internal Mobility Across Capri Brands

Hybrid Working Model

LifeWorks Employee Assistant Program

Pension Contributions

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Private Health and Dental Coverage

Job summary

Michael Kors in London seeks an Allocator for Retail Planning & Allocation to drive stock allocations and replenishment for a global retail network. You will align launches, manage replenishment, and collaborate with planning teams to optimize inventory and performance across stores and channels.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, KPI awareness, and a proactive, analytical mindset with attention to detail and a team-focused attitude. Hybrid working options and Capri benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel capability with functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot tables and conditional formatting.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of KPIs (cover/WOS, Sell-through, Sales vs LW, LY).
• Strong mathematical skills and an analytical mindset.
• Entry level knowledge or ability to use AI-based tools like CoPilot or ClaudeMK.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly newness launches and ensure alignment of initial allocations to stores.
• Own daily replenishment to stores through auto-replenishment and manual allocations.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Demand Planner and Demand Planner to support replenishment forecasting.
• Execute seasonal stock builds and markdown/promotional builds.
• Support weekly reporting and provide visibility of product ownership, opportunities and risks.
• Develop deep knowledge of allocation and replenishment systems and optimize stock replenishment.
• Partner with DC operations to ensure smooth inventory flow.
• Support new store openings/closures and implement store grading structure alongside replenishment parameters.
• Provide feedback from stores and district managers to reflect in replenishment decisions.
• Suggest changes to procedures and systems for allocation and replenishment.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Mathematical skills

Commercial awareness

Team player

Fast learner

Attention to detail

AI tools (CoPilot / ClaudeMK)

Job description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!—Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then #korscareers would love to hear from you!\"I feel really lucky to be surrounded by such a great team. I’m not only grateful that they’ve helped me achieve my goals, but also that I can give them a place where they can achieve theirs.\"- Michael Kors -Job Title: AllocatorReports to : Assistant Demand PlannerDivision: European Retail CorporateLocation: LondonWe have an exciting opportunity for an Allocator – Retail Planning & Allocation in our London office.Department Overview:Michael Kors is looking for an Allocator who will be responsible for the merchandise allocation of product categories for a global retail business with the objective of meeting financial and merchandising goals. Ensuring the right stock is in the right place, at the right time.The Allocator will help to identify opportunities/risks at a store level and product level and ensure that initial allocations and replenishment are optimized in order to execute the department and channel strategy.What You’ll Do:Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:Own monthly newness launches ensuring that teams are aligned on initial allocations to stores and allocations are executed in an accurate and timely manner.Own daily replenishment to stores through both auto-replenishment and manual allocations. Ensuring that replenishment meets the needs of the store/channel and in line with weekly replenishment forecasts.Work closely with the Assistant Demand Planner and Demand Planner to support replenishment forecasting and ensure this is reflective of the department needs.Execute seasonal stock builds & markdown/promotional builds in line with the directions from product planning and demand planning.Support wider team with weekly reporting, providing visibility of product ownership, opportunities and risks.Develop deep knowledge of allocation and replenishment systems, performing regular housekeeping to ensure that the system is optimising stock replenishment across the store estate.Partner closely with DC operations team to ensure a smooth flow of inventory through supply chain.Partner closely with the Branch Planning function to support new store openings/closures and effectively implement the pre-defined store grading structure alongside replenishment parameters.Demonstrate strong awareness of current trading patterns across channels and feedback coming through from stores and district managers via Branch and Demand planning, ensuring these are reflected in replenishment and allocation actions.Recommend changes and/or enhancements to the current procedures and systems for the allocation and replenishment functions.You’ll Need to Have:Strong Excel capability is essential. Including, but not limited to, performing basic functions alongside Vlookups, Xlookups, SUMIFs, Pivot tables & conditional formattingThe ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and entry level understanding of key KPIs such as cover (WOS), Sell through, Sales vs LW, LY etcStrong mathematical skillsAnalytical mindsetPassion to drive a career path in retail planning or similar roleStrong team playerFast learner, particularly with system-based workHigh attention to detailEntry level knowledge or ability to use and apply AI-based tools, such as CoPilot or ClaudeMK Perks:From your very first day with us, we want you to feel welcomed, supported, and truly part of the team. To help make your experience rewarding, we offer a range of benefits designed to enrich your journey.Cross-Brand Discounts & Private Employee Sales – Enjoy exclusive savings across all Capri brands.Paid Parental Leave – Take meaningful time off to bond with your growing family.Generous Holiday and Vacation Allowance – Recharge with paid time throughout the year.Internal Mobility Across Capri Brands – Explore new career paths within the broader Capri network.Hybrid Working Model – Collaborate in-office just three days a week for optimal flexibility.LifeWorks Employee Assistant Program – Confidential support for mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.Pension Contributions – Build your future with company-back retirement support.Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay – Receive elevated financial support during life’s biggest milestonesPrivate Health and Dental Coverage – Access premium care for your health and wellness.To know more about working at Michael Kors follow us on LinkedIn and visit our Kors Careers Page—The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] .In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate.—The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate.Compensation Range:30,000.00 - 32,000.00 GBP