Assistant Planner - Channel Trading (FTC)

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planner – Channel Trading (FTC) in our London office:

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.

• →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.

 You’ll Need to Have:

• Bachelor's 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: