Assistant Product Planner

Michael Kors; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

Culture & Belonging

Exclusive Employee Perks

Impact & Social Responsibility

Job summary

Michael Kors in London is seeking an Assistant Product Planner to join our Omni Planning team. You will support category planning across Retail, Outlet, E-commerce and Wholesale, helping develop sales, inventory and margin plans.

You will analyse weekly trading performance, assist Open-to-Buy forecasts and collaborate with Buying, Merchandising and Allocation teams to optimise assortments and stock across channels and markets, while maintaining accurate reporting tools.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Planning team in developing and maintaining category-level sales, inventory and margin plans across Retail, Outlet, E-commerce and Wholesale channels.
• Analyse weekly trading performance, identifying risks and opportunities across sales, inventory, sell-through, markdown and profitability metrics.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and seasonal business reviews, providing actionable insights and recommendations to support commercial decision making.
• Assist in managing Open-to-Buy (OTB) and inventory forecasts to ensure optimal stock levels aligned to business objectives and customer demand.
• Partner closely with Buying, Merchandising and Allocation teams to ensure product assortments and inventory strategies are aligned across channels and markets.
• Produce category, channel and regional performance analysis, identifying key trends, best sellers, customer preferences and emerging opportunities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Planning systems

Data visualization tools

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!

• Title: Assistant Product Planner
• Department: Omni Planning
• Location: London
• Reports: Product Planner

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Product Planner in our London office:

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the Product Planning team in developing and maintaining category-level sales, inventory and margin plans across Retail, Outlet, E-commerce and Wholesale channels.
• Analyse weekly trading performance, identifying risks and opportunities across sales, inventory, sell-through, markdown and profitability metrics.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and seasonal business reviews, providing actionable insights and recommendations to support commercial decision making.
• Assist in managing Open-to-Buy (OTB) and inventory forecasts to ensure optimal stock levels aligned to business objectives and customer demand.
• Partner closely with Buying, Merchandising and Allocation teams to ensure product assortments and inventory strategies are aligned across channels and markets.
• Produce category, channel and regional performance analysis, identifying key trends, best sellers, customer preferences and emerging opportunities.
• Support pre-season planning activities, including line planning, assortment analysis, buy reviews and forecasting exercises.
• Monitor product lifecycle performance and provide recommendations on markdown, replenishment and inventory optimisation strategies.
• Develop a strong understanding of regional market dynamics and customer behaviour across EMEA to inform planning decisions.
• Maintain planning tools, reporting and dashboards to ensure timely, accurate and insightful business analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new initiatives, process improvements and strategic planning projects.
• Conduct regular store and market visits to strengthen customer understanding and provide actionable commercial feedback.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting capabilities and business performance.
• Partner closely with the Allocation team to develop and execute initial launch strategies, ensuring product investments are distributed effectively based on demand forecasts, store grading, capacity and market opportunities.
• Support the creation and ongoing refinement of replenishment strategies across core and seasonal product categories, balancing sales opportunities with inventory efficiency.
• Analyse store, regional and channel performance to identify allocation opportunities, stock imbalances and inventory risks, providing recommendations to maximise sales and profitability.

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.

MK Perks

• 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.

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].

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.

Compensation Range: 35,000.00 - 41,000.00 GBP