Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
Title: Assistant Product Planner Department: Omni Planning Location: London Reports: Product Planner
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support the Product Planning team in developing and maintaining category-level sales, inventory and margin plans across Retail, Outlet, E-commerce and Wholesale channels.
- Analyse weekly trading performance, identifying risks and opportunities across sales, inventory, sell-through, markdown and profitability metrics.
- Prepare weekly, monthly and seasonal business reviews, providing actionable insights and recommendations to support commercial decision making.
- Assist in managing Open-to-Buy (OTB) and inventory forecasts to ensure optimal stock levels aligned to business objectives and customer demand.
- Partner closely with Buying, Merchandising and Allocation teams to ensure product assortments and inventory strategies are aligned across channels and markets.
- Produce category, channel and regional performance analysis, identifying key trends, best sellers, customer preferences and emerging opportunities.
- Support pre-season planning activities, including line planning, assortment analysis, buy reviews and forecasting exercises.
- Monitor product lifecycle performance and provide recommendations on markdown, replenishment and inventory optimisation strategies.
- Develop a strong understanding of regional market dynamics and customer behaviour across EMEA to inform planning decisions.
- Maintain planning tools, reporting and dashboards to ensure timely, accurate and insightful business analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new initiatives, process improvements and strategic planning projects.
- Conduct regular store and market visits to strengthen customer understanding and provide actionable commercial feedback.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting capabilities and business performance.
- Partner closely with the Allocation team to develop and execute initial launch strategies, ensuring product investments are distributed effectively based on demand forecasts, store grading, capacity and market opportunities.
- Support the creation and ongoing refinement of replenishment strategies across core and seasonal product categories, balancing sales opportunities with inventory efficiency.
- Analyse store, regional and channel performance to identify allocation opportunities, stock imbalances and inventory risks, providing recommendations to maximise sales and profitability.
You’ll Need to Have:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning systems and data visualisation tools is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong commercial awareness with an interest in luxury retail, consumer trends and product performance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
- Proactive, curious and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Previous experience in Planning, Merchandising, Buying, Allocation or a similar retail analytical role preferred.
MK Perks:
- 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.
- Career Growth 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.
- Exclusive Employee Perks 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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In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate. Compensation Range: 35,000.00 - 41,000.00 GBP
Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children. For more information on how Capri Holdings Group uses your personal data, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Assistant Product Planner employer: Michael Kors
At Michael Kors, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-driven employer that fosters a culture of inclusion, impact, and recognition. Located in the vibrant city of London, we offer our employees clear paths for career growth, flexible work options, and exclusive perks such as discounts on luxury products. Join us to be part of a team that champions fairness and provides opportunities for everyone to thrive while making a meaningful impact through our social responsibility initiatives.