Hybrid Assistant Planner — Data-Driven Merch & Production

Mulberry; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Staff discount

Birthday day off

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteering days

Help@Hand wellbeing support

Job summary

Mulberry is seeking an analytical and commercially minded Assistant Planner to join our Planning & Responsible Sourcing team and play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of our product collections. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our Planning & Responsible Sourcing function, ensuring the right products are available at the right time across our global channels.

Based in Somerset, Chilcompton or London, the role operates on a hybrid basis with three days per

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel and strong numerical capability.
• At least 1 year's experience within planning, sourcing, buying or merchandising.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset.
• Enjoys building collaborative relationships and partnering with stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Can interpret data and translate analytical findings into clear commercial insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Takes ownership, shows initiative and delivers with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Can manage priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Ambition to develop their planning expertise and take on increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plans by SKU for release based on commercial requirements.
• Compile, communicate and monitor production plans across the business.
• Validate supply and demand to maximise fulfilment across channels and regions.
• Support allocation planning for launches and contingency scenarios.
• Monitor stock levels and report future positions for responsible inventory management.
• Manage the Free-To-Sell model and minimise oversold items.
• Support special projects across product collections and categories.
• Prepare, issue and maintain daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Develop new reporting and analytical tools to support business requirements.
• Maintain integrity of Prima ERP and Business Objects data.
• Support wider Planning & Responsible Sourcing team with ad hoc analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Planning experience

Analytical capability

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder collaboration

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

Prima ERP

Business Objects

Job description

Mulberry is seeking an analytical and commercially minded Assistant Planner to join our Planning & Responsible Sourcing team and play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of our product collections. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our Planning & Responsible Sourcing function, ensuring the right products are available at the right time across our global channels.

Based in Somerset, Chilcompton or London, the role operates on a hybrid basis with three days per