Job Advert: Temporary Planner (Womens Leather Goods & Jewellery)
Location: Central London (Office-Based)
Contract Type: Temporary (2-3 months initially)
Salary: £130 - £180 per day (PAYE)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, full time
Tate are working in partnership with a high-end London fashion branch to recruit a Planner to join their dynamic team on a temporary basis, responsible for all Planning & Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis within their Product Category.
This role is pivotal to driving the business strategy forward, by creating and maintaining effective cross-functional relationships across the division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning & Forecasting: Develop detailed sales, margin, and inventory plans to support the Product Division's strategic goals, including bottom-up sales and procurement forecasts for fashion and replenishment targets.
- Reporting & Analysis: Lead all related reporting and analysis to support divisional performance, with a focus on category-level data to inform decision-making.
- Forecasting: Manage both medium (1 year) and long-term (5 year) forecasting at style and category levels, partnering with regional teams for global inventory optimization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with vendors, supply chain, and sourcing teams to manage capacity planning and intake flow.
Pre-Season Responsibilities:
- Category Planning:Shape category plans aligned with merchandising strategies and the global seasonal plan, analyzing key product and category metrics.
- Demand Planning: Conduct detailed analysis and forecasting to support demand planning, driving profitability and managing supply chain risks.
- Global Sourcing: Own RM forecasts and recommend pre-buy proposals, managing product forecasts down to SKU level.
- Replenishment Management: Oversee replenishment inventory, global forecast management, and report on seasonal placement proposals.
In-Season Responsibilities:
- Inventory Management: Own FG inventory placement proposals, manage HUB Free Stock, and lead in-season inventory reactions based on retail and wholesale forecasts.
- Markdown & Delist Proposals:Propose markdown and delist content, timing, and exit strategies to maximize opportunities.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Standard & Ad Hoc Reporting: Lead all reporting and analysis required to drive the Product Division strategy, supporting milestone meetings and day-to-day decisions.
- Seasonal Analysis: Conduct seasonal hindsight analysis, ensuring a global understanding of business performance and future opportunities.
If you have a passion for product, strong analytical abilities, and the drive to make impactful decisions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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