Assistant Planner Kensington Office, London Permanent Full-Time

Mulberry; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and progressive luxury brand as an Assistant Planner. This role focuses on developing production plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient stock management and fulfillment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, contributing to a culture of sustainability and responsible craftsmanship. Work in a vibrant environment where your contributions will directly impact the business and help shape the future of luxury retail. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about retail and eager to grow within a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Product allowance

Staff discount

Extra day off for birthday

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Training and development opportunities

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing service access

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, sourcing, or buying & merchandising is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plans based on forecasting and data analysis.
• Compile and monitor planning critical paths for seasonal production.
• Validate stock levels and manage fulfillment across sales channels.

Skills

Excel

Data Analysis

Planning

Sourcing

Buying & Merchandising

Interpersonal Skills

Prioritization Skills

Initiative

Tools

Prima (ERP)

Business Objects

Job description

Established in Somerset in 1971, Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft, our ambition is to create progressive luxury.

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.

Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.

The Role:

As an Assistant Planner, you will focus on working closely within Group Planning and cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Development, and Commercial teams. The ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker with a strong attention to detail and a love of retail and merchandise. You will work independently to deliver a production plan while also collaborating within Group Planning and cross-functional teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop a production plan by SKU for release, based on forecasting and data analysis from the demand plan.
2. Compile, communicate, and monitor the planning critical path for seasonal production.
3. Validate supply and demand to ensure planned fulfillment is maximized across all sales channels/regions, supporting allocation planning for key launches and contingency scenarios wherever necessary.
4. Validate group stock levels and report future stock positions to ensure group stocks are managed responsibly.
5. Manage the Free-To-Sell model and minimize oversold items, reviewing shipping priorities/options.
6. Support special projects/initiatives across all product divisions wherever necessary.

Corporate Department General Duties:

1. Prepare, issue and maintain the Reporting Suite to the business on a Daily/Weekly/Monthly basis.
2. Support S&OP meetings; drive positive change culture within the business.
3. Develop new reports as required by the business/department.
4. Ensure the integrity of Prima (ERP) and Business Objects (Analysis Tool).

Culture:

1. Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and a community-oriented spirit.
2. Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others.
3. Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.

Sustainability:

1. As a certified B Corp business, it is important to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Support the businesses ‘Five C’s’ strategy in addressing and improving Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture, and Circularity.
2. Support to foster an environment where diversity is embraced and all individuals feel valued, respected, and included.

Team:

1. Work collaboratively with all key stakeholders.
2. Support the Group Planning Department with ad hoc tasks where appropriate.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Computer literate with excellent knowledge of Excel.
2. Significant experience working in planning, sourcing, or buying & merchandising.
3. Proven ability to understand and analyse large amounts of data ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
4. Proven ability to structure technical/complex information to ensure stakeholders understand the key messages.
5. Excellent inter-personal skills, and ability to communicate and influence all levels of the business.
6. Excellent prioritisation skills with the proven ability to adopt a flexible approach to work.
7. Able to assume responsibility for tasks and workload, and work using own initiative.
8. A desire to take on more responsibility and develop the role.

Other:

Travel between our London and Somerset sites will be required to ensure collaborative working with key stakeholders.

What we will do for you:

1. Competitive basic salary.
2. Product allowance.
3. An enviable staff discount and exclusive access to staff sales.
4. Extra day off for your birthday.
5. Pension Contributions & Life Assurance.
6. Training and development opportunities.
7. x2 paid volunteering days per year.
8. Access to Help@Hand - a wellbeing service featuring remote GP appointments, mental health support, physiotherapy, personal training & retail discounts.

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills, or experience as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us at [e-mail].