Wholesale Planning Assistant

Job Description

Perry Ellis Europe is the European arm of Perry Ellis International, Inc., a leading designer, distributor, and licensor of a broad line of high-quality men's and women's apparel, accessories, and fragrances. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear, Cubavera, Ben Hogan, Savane, Grand Slam, Farah. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike for swimwear, and Callaway, PGA TOUR, and Jack Nicklaus for golf apparel.

This is a role based in Rivenhall, Essex office. PLEASE NOTE: USE OF CAR NEEDED DUE TO OFFICE LOCATION.

JOB SPECIFICATION/ROLE PURPOSE

This role is for a Wholesale Assistant Planner for Callaway and Original Penguin Golf. You will be assisting the Wholesale Planning Manager and the wider team in all aspects of planning responsibilities for your area.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES (Main Duties):

• Assist in the preparation for buy meetings
• Accurately review and propose sizing ratios to ensure buys reflect trading patterns
• Accurately enter buys onto PLM system
• Work with the planning manager to manage ‘oversolds’ and at-risk report and take appropriate action under guidance
• Review production & logistics emails notifying teams of delays and reviewing potential airing needs
• Update off-price coding on a monthly basis
• Support planning manager in review of excess and obsolete stocks
• Assist in reviewing key account sell-through reports
• Attend any customer-specific trade reviews as directed
• Attend brand sales meetings as and when needed
• Learn to produce sell-through reports highlighting best and worst sellers and any stock concerns to commercial heads and planning manager

PERSON SPECIFICATION & EXPERIENCE (Key Technical Skills):

• Good planning and organisational skills
• Advanced use of Excel and effective use of Word
• Ability to work with systems
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create high-quality, clear communications
• Good interpersonal skills, with strong ability to successfully interact with all stakeholders, at all levels
• Numerate and analytical with strong GCSE Maths & English

PERSON SPECIFICATION (Key Behavioural Skills):

• Highly organised and able to prioritise, plan and manage a demanding and ever-changing workload
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Good team player and comfortable working on their own
• Pro-active and problem solver mind-set and approach
• Adept at learning and developing

This is a role based in our Rivenhall, Essex office. We are currently working 4 days in the office and one day from home. Perry Ellis Europe's benefits for all staff include a company pension scheme, generous discounts on all our brands, and 24 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).