Branch Planner 12 month FTC

Ralph Lauren; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren is looking for a Branch Planner to join their team in Watford on a Fixed Term 12-month contract. The Branch Planner will support the Planning Manager in overseeing store analytics across EMEA and optimizing inventory management.

The role involves reviewing trade performance, maintaining reporting processes, and collaborating with various teams to enhance store performance. Ideal candidates will have previous planning experience, strong analytical abilities, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Assistant Branch Planner, Assistant Merchandiser, or equivalent.
• Must have dynamic mindset and be resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail with good accuracy levels.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly trade on Key Performance Indicators to identify challenges.
• Maintain team’s central reporting process with timely report generation.
• Support creating and sharing analysis with business stakeholders.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in retail mathematics

Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Ability to build strong relationships

Job description

About Ralph Lauren

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.

Job Overview

This is a Fixed Term 12 month contract based in Watford. The Branch Planner supports the Planning Manager & Lead, 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, Brand Image, Inventory & Allocation teams, Buying, Retail Operations, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly trade on Key Performance Indicators to identify challenges/ opportunities with emphasis on timely resolution and optimising profit
• Maintain and develop team’s central reporting process through accurate and timely generation of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual and Adhoc reporting, managing reports in excel involving large data sets
• Support creating and sharing analysis to business and key stakeholders e.g. store visit decks, regional trade calls, marketing events.
• Provide actionable unit capacity guidance and transfer proposals to allocation & inventory partners
• Maintain retail and sale calendars ensuring they reflect latest information
• Regular communication with regional managers gathering feedback from their region

Qualifications

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