Senior Associate 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 Senior Associate Planner in our London office. Department Overview: Retail Planning for EMEA across all retail channels (Lifestyle, Outlet, Ecommerce) Women’ s Apparel Department Reporting to the Planner The primary purpose of this position is to assist the analysis and develop product & trading strategies for an evolving retail business across multiple classifications What You’ll Do: Updates and manages the Department WSSI, driving sales and monitoring flow of inventory Manages OTB within own Departments to deliver optimum profitability while reacting to current trade Recap business at door level/product level and create best seller/hindsight reports to allow for thorough analysis of the business. Communicate and champion needs of the stores. Establish strong relationships with wider buying, planning and allocation team. Develops a strong understanding of regional markets, and actively uses this knowledge in daily decisions Creates distribution guidelines to ensure all product is delivered to store in a timely manner & within store capacities. Acts as the key link between Planning team and Allocator. Reviews effectiveness of grading & methods to deliver optimum stock levels Regularly uses store visits to make customer focused decisions Thinks commercially about how to improve performance of dept and identifies ways to improve business. Contributes to decision making on the Department, bringing well-informed opinions. In support of Planner, manages promotional and markdown activities in a way to support achievement of sales and inventory plans. Manages overall store inventory levels based on store capacity, attributes, seasonality and selling curves. Deputises effectively for Planner. Contributes to Department Strategy, providing strategic, innovative ideas to support sales plans. You’ll Need to Have: Minimum Bachelor Degree Computer Literate – Advanced Excel Skills required Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills Exceptional attention to detail Pro-active approach and the ability to overcome obstacles Can-do attitude Previous experience in an Assistant Merchandiser role in a fast-paced fashion retailer 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. — 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 Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children. For a copy of the Capri HR Privacy Policy for applicants, employees, and non-employee workers, please click here.