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: Product Planner Department: Product Planning Team Location: London Reports: Product Planning Manager We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Planner in our London office: What You’ll Do Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Own the financial and inventory plans for assigned product categories across the EMEA Omni-Channel business, driving sales, margin and inventory productivity.
Develop and manage annual, seasonal and monthly sales, receipts, inventory and markdown plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer demand. Manage category Open-to-Buy (OTB), identifying risks and opportunities and presenting clear recommendations to senior leadership. Lead weekly, monthly and seasonal trade reviews, analysing sales, inventory, sell-through, margin and customer trends to inform commercial decision making.
Partner closely with Buying to build customer-focused assortments, influencing category strategies, buy quantities and investment decisions through detailed performance analysis. Collaborate with Allocation teams to develop effective initial launch and inventory deployment strategies, ensuring product is placed in the right locations based on demand forecasts, store profiles and regional opportunities.
Drive replenishment strategies across core and key seasonal programs, balancing product availability, inventory productivity and customer experience across channels. Evaluate the effectiveness of allocation and replenishment decisions, leveraging hindsight analysis to continuously improve future inventory investments and deployment strategies.
Partner with Branch, Retail and Digital teams to understand customer demand, local opportunities and emerging market trends, incorporating these insights into planning decisions. Lead inventory management strategies, identifying opportunities to optimise stock flow, reduce aged inventory and maximise full-price sell-through. Develop and execute promotional, markdown and exit strategies to support sales, margin and inventory objectives.
Work cross-functionally with Buying, Allocation, Retail, Digital, Finance and Supply Chain teams to deliver aligned category and business goals. Coach and develop Assistant Planners, fostering a high-performing, collaborative and commercially focused team environment.
You’ll Need to Have: Must have 5+ yrs. experience in Retail Planning, Store Planning and/or allocation Minimum Bachelor’s Degree Computer Literate – Advanced Excel Skills Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environment Handbag/Accessories or Ready-to-wear background preferred Experience in fast pasted fashion retailers 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. To know more about working at Michael Kors follow us on LinkedIn and visit our Kors Careers Page — The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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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. In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range.
The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate. Compensation Range: 47,000.00 - 57,000.00 GBP 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’s 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’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children.
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