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Planning Assistant

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London

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

21 days ago

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Assistant in London for a contract role. You will support the Inventory Planning team, managing key responsibilities such as reporting, stock planning, and analysis. The ideal candidate excels in Excel, possesses strong analytical skills, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role requires 3-4 days onsite work per week, offering a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

  • Experience with inventory planning.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in communication and adherence to commercial principles in Global Inventory Management.
  • Support Global Open to Buy (OTB), options planning, stock rebalances and delists.
  • Own and enhance weekly reporting and maintain Excel templates.
  • Conduct ad hoc analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Support in option consolidation, linked line management and global rebalances.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and organizational abilities
Fast learner
Results-driven
Experience with SAP/Business Objects

Job description

Job Description

Urgent requirement for a Planning Assistant (Contract role) with experience in inventory.

Location - London (3-4 days a week onsite, rest WFH)
Rate -£115-£190 per day (Contract -Inside IR35-via umbrella)
Duration - 3 months

Role Purpose:
The Planning Assistant will support the Inventory Planning team with key responsibilities across planning and reporting. This includes leveraging centrally available data and coordinating with regional/divisional partners to deliver insights that support critical business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in communication and adherence to commercial principles in Global Inventory Management
  • Support Global Open to Buy (OTB), options planning, stock rebalances and delists
  • Own and enhance weekly reporting and maintain Excel templates
  • Conduct ad hoc analysis to identify risks and opportunities
  • Support in option consolidation, linked line management, global rebalances and delist tracking

Measures of Success:

  • Global full-price/net sales, AUR, sell-through, net margins
  • Inventory weeks of cover and annual turn targets

Collaboration:

  • Merchandising, Planning, Central Outlet & Supply Chain teams, Finance, and other business partners

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong analytical and organizational abilities
  • Fast learner, results-driven, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
  • Able to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience with SAP/Business Objects is a plus

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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