The European Retail Planning Team within Michael Kors is responsible for planning and trading stock and sales in all of our lifestyle and outlet stores across Europe.

You will manage & be responsible for a department across all channels to ensure the maximising of commercial opportunities.

Who You Are:

You are energetic, reliable, self-motivated and have very good communication. You thrive in a rapidly changing environment, are fashion-curious and capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing in a demanding environment

What You’ll Do: 

• Set and manage financial targets by dept and category.
• Update & manage monthly OTB, working through WSSIs to identify opportunity in sales & to minimise risk.
• Create reports/recaps of the business, develop financial plans and monitor the performance of sales, inventory, markdowns and profit by classification from a top-line to store level
• Work closely with the buying team to analyse seasonal merchandise assortments and execute merchandising strategies in line with OTB; to plan, build and trade seasonal ranges throughout the year.
• Expected to produce regular & ad hoc analysis based on ROS, densities as well as sales and cover and present these findings to senior management
• Initiate and create analysis to recap business by classification and style at a top-line as well as store level in order to partner with buying team to create actionable strategies to drive sales and achieve gross margin profitability
• Recommend buys based on thorough analysis of retail business prior to each market to achieve increased sales, profitability and sell-thru %
• Assist in creating seasonal, monthly and weekly plans for sales, inventory, markdowns and gross margin.
• Produce & analyse weekly reports recapping sales, inventory and gross margin vs. plan and projection by classification, style and door
• To build & develop a highly motivated & results driven team
• Develop robust Exit strategies for OLD stock
• Involvement in ad hoc projects.

You’ll Need to Have:

• Solid experience within a Planning, Allocation or Merchandising position (outlet experience desired but not essential)
• Computer Literate – Advanced Excel Skills
• Prior experience managing junior level reports
• Strong analytical skills, creative problem solving skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment

We’d Love to See:

• Dedication and attention to detail
• Pro-active mindset
• Team player attitude
• Strategic thinking
• Passionate about fashion career

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