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About the Role

This London-based role sits within the Trading team, supporting Planners with performance analysis, reporting, planning tools and day-to-day trading activity, while helping identify risks, opportunities and actions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and actualise sales, stock, WSSI and OTB data, ensuring outputs are accurate and ready for review.
• Produce regular trade reporting and analysis, highlighting key movements, risks and opportunities across sales, stock, sell-through and availability.
• Support in-season trading activity including replenishment, ATS, transfers, cancellations, markdowns and end-of-season activity.
• Support Planners with analysis, follow-up actions and day-to-day trading activity.
• Support market preparation through sales, OTB, WSSI, forecasting, option planning and buying analysis.
• Maintain buying and recap tools, ensuring information is accurate and aligned to agreed plans.
• Prepare analysis and materials for trade, OTB and commercial meetings, supporting actions and follow-up.
• Support the review of buys against OTB, sales expectations and agreed commercial plans, highlighting material variances and B99 requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Buying, Operations and other teams to support forecasts, stock flow, reporting and trading activity.
• Build strong working relationships across the Planning function and wider business.
• Communicate clearly and proactively, raising issues, risks and support requirements early.
• Take ownership of assigned reporting, tools and actions, delivering accurately and to deadline.
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy, documentation and handover.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and reduce manual work, including through appropriate use of technology, AI and automation.
• Support consistent ways of working and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing Planning team.
• Use data and commercial understanding to identify performance movements, risks and opportunities.
• Apply sound judgement when reviewing data, investigating discrepancies and escalating issues.
• Communicate clear, fact-based insights to support trading decisions.
• Take accountability for the accuracy and timeliness of work within the role's area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Planning, Merchandising, Buying, Allocation or a similar retail analytical role preferred.

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with planning systems is advantageous
• Experience with data visualisation tools is advantageous
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into action
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong commercial awareness
• Interest in luxury retail
• Interest in consumer trends
• Interest in product performance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners
• Proactive mindset
• Curious mindset
• Solutions-oriented mindset

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time
• Fixed-term contract

Experience Level

• Preferred previous experience in Planning, Merchandising, Buying, Allocation or a similar retail analytical role

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• 35,000.00 - 41,000.00 GBP

Benefits

• Career Growth
• Clear paths for progression
• Leadership opportunities
• Mentorship programs
• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
• Flexible work options
• Generous time-off policies
• Culture & Belonging
• Exclusive Employee Perks
• Discounts on premium products and luxury brands
• Impact & Social Responsibility
• Volunteer days
• Sustainability programs
• Charitable giving

About the Company

• 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!
• Planning supports the business to maximise sales, optimise inventory and drive profitable growth through effective planning and trading.
• Working closely with Sales, Buying, Operations and other cross-functional teams, Planning provides the analysis, insight and tools needed to manage performance from market through to in-season and end-of-season trading.

Equal Opportunity

• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
• The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
• The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
• At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.