Associate Planner, Branch and Space Planning

Polo Ralph Lauren; Watford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fashion and lifestyle is seeking a Branch Associate Planner to support Planning Managers in optimizing store performance across EMEA. The role includes data analysis, reporting processes, and collaboration with various teams. Ideal candidates are analytically skilled, effective communicators, and able to thrive in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Self-starter, highly motivated, and organized.
• Dynamic and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support Planning Managers while overseeing analytics and optimization.
• Review weekly trade on key performance indicators.
• Maintain and develop central reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in Retail Maths

Education

Experience as Assistant Branch Merchandiser or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

This is a 12mth Fixed Term Contract.

The Branch Associate Planner supports the Planning Managers, while actively overseeing Branch Analytics and Optimisation across Ralph Lauren EMEA stores. They manage detailed store reporting with a focus on optimising space & inventory, providing feedback and proposals to the business to support store performance and capacity management. They will work in partnership with Business Planning, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Inventory & Distribution teams, Retail Operations, Creative Services and other key stakeholders.

• Review weekly trade on key performace indicators to identity challenges/opportunities with an emphasis on timely resolution & optimising profit
• Maintain & continue to develop teams central reporting processes through accurate & timely generation of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual & adhoc reports, managing in excel using large data sets
• Support in creating & sharing analysis to business & key stake holders e.g. store visit decks, regional trade calls & marketing events
• Provide actionable unit capacity guidance & transfer proposals to allocation & inventory partners
• Support with the maintenance of retail & sale calendars ensuring they reflect latest information
• Regular communication with regional managers gathering feedback from their region
• Be open & collaborative in all ways of working
  
  

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Previous experience as assistant branch merchandiser or assistant merchandiser or equivalent (experience in Planning or Distribution is preferable)
• Must be dynamic, resilient & happy to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter, highly motivated & organised
• Strong analytical skills. proven proficiency in retail maths
• High level of computer literacy, Intermediate/Advanced level excel
• Attention to detail & able to maintain good accuracy levels
• Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships with business partners
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative problem- solver & critical thinker
• Must have a desire to review & create efficiencies in processes
  
  

Applicants must have the right to work in the country location of the role

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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