Assistant Product 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!

Title: Assistant Product Planner

Department: Omni Planning

Location: London

Reports: Product Planner

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Product Planner in our London office:

What Youll Do

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.

Youll Need to Have:

• Bachelors 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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