Junior Planner

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 — - "I FEEL really_ LUCKY _to be SURROUNDED by SUCH a GREAT TEAM. I’m not only GRATEFUL that they’ve HELPED me_ ACHIEVE _my_ GOALS, _but also that I CAN GIVE them a PLACE WHERE THEY can_ ACHIEVE _theirs."_ - MICHAEL KORS We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Planner in our London office. Department Overview: The primary purpose of this position is to initiate analysis and develop robust financial and merchandising strategy for a growing Omni - channel retail business. To manage & be responsible for Small Leather Goods category, within the wider Accessories dept, ensuring the maximising of commercial opportunities. Reporting to the Senior Planner. What You’ll Do: - To set and manage financial targets by category, across an Omni channel business. - To update and manage monthly OTB; presenting risks and opportunities to senior management. - Create reports/recaps of the business, monitoring the performance of sales, inventory, markdowns and profit by classification from a top-line to store level. - Alongside buying counterpart, recommend buys based on thorough analysis of retail business prior to each market to achieve increased sales, profitability and sell-thru %. Make assortment decisions according to regional needs. - Manage allocator to ensure distribution actions that support the achievement of financial plans, product strategies and ensuring ideal stocks by store are monitored. - Manage promotional and markdown activities in a way to support achievement of sales and inventory plans, with robust Exit strategies for old stock. - Thinks commercially about how to improve performance of dept & identifies ways to improve business You’ll Need to Have: - Must be working at a Junior Planner level or be an experienced Senior Assistant Planner ready for the next challenge (minimum 1-2 years experience at Senior AP level). - Minimum Bachelor’s Degree. - Computer Literate - Advanced Excel Skills. We’d Love to See: - Drive Results - Leads self and others in setting and attaining stretch goals within a continually evolving environment. Overcomes obstacles and takes responsibility for outcomes. - Entrepreneurial - Makes things happen for the business using out-of-the box thinking and a willingness to take risks. Continually looks for ways to innovate or take existing products, processes and services to a new level. - Communication - Adapts communication style, tools and approach to meet the needs of different audiences and levels in the organization. MK Perks: Our purpose is to make all employees and customers #FeelGreat with Michael Kors. When you join our business, we want you to feel like a valued member of the team from Day 1. To make your journey enriching with us, we offer: - Cross-brand Discount - Exclusive Employee Sales - Paid Parental Leave - Generous Holiday Schedule and Vacation Days - Summer Fridays - Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace) - Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office) - Flexible working hours - Thrive Wellness Program - LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program - #FeelGreat program that include the following pillars: Connected Communities/Inspired Innovation/ Responsible Future/Meaningful Experiences - Pension Contribution - Season Loan Tickets - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay - Private Health and Dental - Gym Discounts To know more about working at Michael Kors, click here — At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V