
Assistant Planner London, England
Job description
If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.
The Role:
As an Assistant Planner, you will have a focus on; working closely and within Group Planning and cross functionally (with Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Development, and Commercial teams.) Ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker with a strong attention for detail and a love of retail and merchandise. As an Assistant Planner, you will work independently to deliver a production plan while also collaborating within Group Planning and cross functional teams.
Role & Responsibilities:
Develop a production plan by SKU for release, based on forecasting and data analysis from the demand plan.- Compiling, communicating, and monitoring; planning critical path for seasonal production.
- Validating supply and demand to ensure planned fulfilment is maximised across all sales Channels/Regions, supporting allocation planning for key launches and contingency scenarios wherever necessary.
- Validate group stock levels and report future stock positions to ensure group stocks are managed responsibly.
- Management of the Free-To-Sell model and minimising oversold items, reviewing shipping priorities/options.
- Support special projects/initiatives across all product divisions collections wherever necessary.
- Prepare, issue and maintain the Reporting Suite to the business on a Daily/Weekly/Monthly basis.
- Support S&OP meetings; drive positive change culture within the business.
- Develop new reports as required by the business/department.
- Ensure the integrity of Prima (ERP) and Business Objects (Analysis Tool).
Brand:
Understand and demonstrate the Mulberry employee values and behaviours: Be Bold, Be Imaginative, Be Open, Be Responsible.- Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others, and understanding that your views, opinions, and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.
- Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.
- Work collaboratively with all key stakeholders.
- Support for the Group Planning Department with ad hoc tasks where appropriate.
- Computer literate with excellent knowledge of Excel.
- Significant experience working in planning, sourcing, or buying & merchandising.
- Proven ability to understand and analyse large amounts of data ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to structure technical/complex information, such as analytical briefs, to ensure stakeholders understand the key message/s.
- Excellent inter-personal skills, and ability to communicate and influence all levels of the business – translating analytical briefs into commercial insights.
- Excellent prioritisation skills with the proven ability to adopt a flexible approach to work and adapt plans quickly and effectively ensuring deadlines are met.
- Able to assume responsibility for tasks and workload, and work using own initiative.
- A desire to take on more responsibility and develop the role.
Travel between our London and Somerset sites will be required to ensure collaborative working with key stakeholders.
