Title: Product Planning Manager (FTC)
Department: Omni Planning
Location: London
Reports: Senior Director Product Planning
What You’ll Do
- 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.
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.
Compensation Range:
72,000.00 - 80,000.00 GBP
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At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.
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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Product Planning Manager (FTC) in London 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.
