Product Planning Manager (FTC)

Michael Kors; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounts on premium products and luxe

Hybrid work option

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Kors in London is seeking a Product Planning Manager (12-month FTC) to lead category planning across the EMEA Omni-Channel business. You will own sales, margins, inventory and receipt plans and drive Open-to-Buy, forecasting, and seasonal strategies to maximize revenue and stock efficiency.

You will partner with Buying to shape assortment, lead a high-performing planning team, and translate market trends into actionable planning initiatives. Hybrid work options available.

Formación

• Significant experience in Product Planning, Merchandise Planning or Commercial Planning within a multi-category retail environment.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing planning teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in planning systems and analytical tools.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and manage key retail performance metrics.
• Experience within fashion, luxury, premium retail or consumer-led businesses preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Responsabilidades

• Own category-level sales, margin, inventory and receipt plans across the EMEA Omni-Channel business.
• Develop annual, seasonal and monthly financial plans that support long-term growth objectives and customer demand.
• Lead the Open-to-Buy (OTB) process, identifying risks and opportunities and making recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive forecasting accuracy through robust analysis of historical performance, trends and market opportunities.
• Develop and execute category strategies that maximise sales, profitability, inventory productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Lead weekly, monthly and seasonal trade reviews, providing clear insights and actions to improve business performance.
• Partner with Buying teams to develop customer-focused assortment strategies that balance commercial objectives with customer demand.
• Influence product investment decisions through detailed analysis of sales performance, market trends, profitability and inventory productivity.
• Provide recommendations on buy quantities, depth, breadth and lifecycle management across multiple product categories.
• Develop and execute seasonal strategies to support key launches, new product opportunities and category growth initiatives.
• Partner closely with Allocation leadership to define strategies that optimise inventory across stores, digital fulfilment locations and regional markets.
• Evaluate allocation and replenishment performance through hindsight analysis, identifying opportunities to improve future inventory investments and stock deployment.
• Work closely with Branch and Retail Leadership teams to understand local trading opportunities, customer demand and inventory requirements.
• Drive inventory optimisation initiatives, balancing service levels, stock availability, markdown exposure and working capital efficiency.
• Lead strategies to improve stock turn, reduce aged inventory and maximise full-price sell-through.
• Monitor business performance across Retail, E-Commerce and Wholesale channels, identifying emerging risks and opportunities.
• Analyse sales, inventory, markdown, profitability and productivity metrics to drive actionable commercial decisions.
• Partner with Retail, Digital and Branch teams to understand customer behaviour and translate insights into planning actions.
• Lead promotional, markdown and exit strategies to support achievement of sales, margin and inventory objectives.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Planners, Assistant Planners and Allocators.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic direction and support career development across the planning function.
• Champion planning best practices and contribute to ongoing transformation and process improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Industry awareness (fashion/luxury)

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Excel

Planning systems

Analytical tools

Descripción del empleo

Reports: Senior Director Product Planning

We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Planning Manager (12-month FTC) in our London office:

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Financial & Strategic Planning

• Own category-level sales, margin, inventory and receipt plans across the EMEA Omni-Channel business.
• Develop annual, seasonal and monthly financial plans that support long-term growth objectives and customer demand.
• Lead the Open-to-Buy (OTB) process, identifying risks and opportunities and making recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive forecasting accuracy through robust analysis of historical performance, trends and market opportunities.
• Develop and execute category strategies that maximise sales, profitability, inventory productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Lead weekly, monthly and seasonal trade reviews, providing clear insights and actions to improve business performance.

Product & Assortment Planning

• Partner with Buying teams to develop customer-focused assortment strategies that balance commercial objectives with customer demand.
• Influence product investment decisions through detailed analysis of sales performance, market trends, profitability and inventory productivity.
• Provide recommendations on buy quantities, depth, breadth and lifecycle management across multiple product categories.
• Develop and execute seasonal strategies to support key launches, new product opportunities and category growth initiatives.

Inventory, Allocation & Replenishment Strategy

• Partner closely with Allocation leadership to define strategies that optimise inventory across stores, digital fulfilment locations and regional markets.
• Evaluate allocation and replenishment performance through hindsight analysis, identifying opportunities to improve future inventory investments and stock deployment.
• Work closely with Branch and Retail Leadership teams to understand local trading opportunities, customer demand and inventory requirements.
• Drive inventory optimisation initiatives, balancing service levels, stock availability, markdown exposure and working capital efficiency.
• Lead strategies to improve stock turn, reduce aged inventory and maximise full-price sell-through.

Trade & Performance Management

• Monitor business performance across Retail, E-Commerce and Wholesale channels, identifying emerging risks and opportunities.
• Analyse sales, inventory, markdown, profitability and productivity metrics to drive actionable commercial decisions.
• Partner with Retail, Digital and Branch teams to understand customer behaviour and translate insights into planning actions.
• Lead promotional, markdown and exit strategies to support achievement of sales, margin and inventory objectives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Planners, Assistant Planners and Allocators.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic direction and support career development across the planning function.
• Champion planning best practices and contribute to ongoing transformation and process improvement initiatives.

You'll Need to Have:

• Significant experience in Product Planning, Merchandise Planning or Commercial Planning within a multi-category retail environment.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing planning teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in planning systems and analytical tools.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and manage key retail performance metrics.
• Experience within fashion, luxury, premium retail or consumer-led businesses preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

A purpose-driven workplace where you can grow your career, enjoy flexible benefits, and be part of a culture built on inclusion, impact, and recognition.

• Clear paths for progression, leadership opportunities, and mentorship programs to help you thrive.
• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
• Support for your well-being with flexible work options and generous time-off policies.
• Culture & Belonging
• Be part of a culture that champions fairness, fosters belonging, and provides opportunities for everyone to grow and reach their full potential.
• Enjoy discounts on premium products and luxury brands.
• Impact & Social Responsibility
• Contribute to global and local causes through volunteer days, sustainability programs, and charitable giving.

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