Associate Planner

1 month ago


Watford, United Kingdom Ralph Lauren Full time

Ref #:
W135066

Department:
Merchandising & Planning

City:
Watford

State/Province:
Hertfordshire

Country:
United Kingdom

Pay Range Max

Pay Range Min

Company Description
- Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
- At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.Position Overview

Support the Merchandising/Planning team to establish the optimum commercial assortment for the EMEA Omni channel region, whilst maximizing the financial plan and respecting the category/brand objectives and direction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist team leads with input into the strategic direction for the brand/category.
- Participate in the pre-season financial plan and help to translate this into a commercial line to support the strategy of the brand/category.
- Forecast sales, margin, and inventory at a Department/Class level by week. Reforecast financial projections based on changes in business strategies, the overall retail environment, and the receipt flow.
- Plan and project Basic and Key Item styles. Ensure that the flow of receipts supports the current and future business.
- Partner with the Distribution/Allocation team to ensure that flow of receipts for Basic and Key Items supports the needs at a size level.
- Continuously collaborate with other departments to leverage processes, maximize sales, profit, inventory ownership and elevate overall brand representation.
- Analyze brand/category performance and suggest recommendations to minimize exposure and maximize the business.
- Ensure accurate and timely line execution and calendar management/reporting/work for each season..
- Work with cross functional team on basic styles reorder and in season replenishment to support desired in stock targets.
- Work with cross functional teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of new store openings.
- Perform administrative and system related tasks and updates
- Execute any ad hoc duties as required by team leads

Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Fluency in English
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent cross-cultural communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task


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