Junior Demand Planner

Tapestry, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Volunteer day

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Brand discounts (Kate Spade & Coach)

Gym discount

Job summary

Kate Spade New York, part of the Tapestry portfolio, seeks a Junior Demand Planner to support inventory planning across European Wholesale and Distributor channels. You will assist with forecasting, reporting, and analysis to drive accurate demand planning and informed business decisions.

The role requires 1–2 years in demand planning or merchandising, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work in a cross-functional team within a hybrid UK setting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Buying or Merchandising within retail, wholesale, or franchise environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw actionable insights from data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and updating inventory and sales performance reports, including inbound deliveries, stock levels, and out-of-stock risks.
• Monitor inventory levels and deliver actionable insights to optimise stock availability, aligning with sales and margin targets.
• Assist in preparing demand forecasts at SKU level and updating plans based on actual performance and market trends.
• Collaborate with Wholesale Operations and Supply Chain teams to track order status and ensure timely delivery to wholesale partners.

Skills

Demand planning

Excel

Analytics

Stock management

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible.A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.Primary Purpose: The Junior Demand Planner supports inventory planning and coordination across Kate Spade New York’s European Wholesale and Distributor channels, while assisting with forecasting, reporting, and sales and inventory analysis to support accurate demand planning and informed business decisions.The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Demand Planning to:Assist in maintaining and updating inventory and sales performance reports, including inbound deliveries, stock levels, and out-of-stock risksMonitor inventory levels and deliver actionable insights to optimise stock availability, ensuring alignment with sales and margin targets while reducing excessSupport in preparing demand forecasts at SKU level and updating plans based on actual performance and market trendsParticipate in hindsight and performance analysis to identify key learnings for future planning cyclesPartner with Wholesale Operations and Supply Chain teams to track order status and ensure timely delivery to wholesale partnersCollaborate with cross-functional partners including Wholesale Sales, Buying, Finance, and Inventory Management to align seasonal and in-season inventory needsHelp identify overstock and stockout risks and suggest corrective actions where possibleThe accomplished individual will possess:1–2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Buying or Merchandising within retail, wholesale, or franchise environmentsStrong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to draw actionable insights from dataProficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFSStrong organisational and communication skillsProactive, eager to learn, and adaptable within a dynamic, cross-functional team environmentFamiliarity with planning systems is advantageous but not essentialPlease be advised that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. As such, you will only be considered if you already possess the right to work in the UK.What Tapestry can offer you:Hybrid working (Tuesday - Thursday working from the office, Monday and Friday working remotely)Option to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays)1 paid volunteering day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projectsLearning & development opportunitiesInternal mobility & career progressionRegular social events - seasonal & culturalEquity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion councilOther benefits include:25 days holiday in addition to bank holidaysAnnual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus)Multi brand discount up to 50% off – Coach and Kate Spade.Private healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)Bupa rewards - Financial wellbeing support and wellness discountsPrivate dental coverFree 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause with MavenEyecare vouchersEmployee assistance programmeEnhanced employer pension contributionGym discountInterest free season ticket loanCycle to work schemeAt Tapestry, we are committed to building a diverse & inclusive workforce. We know that having a wide range of perspectives and experiences makes us more innovative and brings us closer to our consumers. If you are interested in this role but do not believe you meet all the set criteria, that’s ok. We are happy to work with individuals who have the drive, passion, agility and willingness to learn. So, take a chance and apply; you may just be who we are looking for. We would be delighted to hear from you.Our Competencies for All EmployeesCourage : Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.Our Competencies for All People ManagersStrategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.Tapestry is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.Visit Tapestry, Inc .