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Associate Planner, Branch and Space Planning, Watford
Client: Ralph Lauren
Location: Watford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Logistics
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 0a548d7d6720
Job Views: 4
Posted: 28.03.2025
Expiry Date: 12.05.2025
Job Description:
Position Overview
The Branch Associate Planner supports the Planning Managers, while actively overseeing Branch Analytics and Optimisation across Ralph Lauren EMEA stores. They manage detailed store reporting with a focus on optimising space & inventory, providing feedback and proposals to the business to support store performance and capacity management. They will work in partnership with Business Planning, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Inventory & Distribution teams, Retail Operations, Creative Services and other key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review weekly trade on key performance indicators to identify challenges/opportunities with an emphasis on timely resolution & optimising profit.
* Maintain & continue to develop team's central reporting processes through accurate & timely generation of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual & adhoc reports, managing in Excel using large data sets.
* Support in creating & sharing analysis to business & key stakeholders e.g. store visit decks, regional trade calls & marketing events.
* Provide actionable unit capacity guidance & transfer proposals to allocation & inventory partners.
* Support with the maintenance of retail & sale calendars ensuring they reflect latest information.
* Regular communication with regional managers gathering feedback from their region.
* Be open & collaborative in all ways of working.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge:
* Previous experience as assistant branch merchandiser or assistant merchandiser or equivalent (experience in Planning or Distribution is preferable).
* Must be dynamic, resilient & happy to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Self-starter, highly motivated & organised.
* Strong analytical skills, proven proficiency in retail maths.
* High level of computer literacy, Intermediate/Advanced level in Excel.
* Attention to detail & able to maintain good accuracy levels.
* Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships with business partners.
* Creative problem-solver & critical thinker.
* Must have a desire to review & create efficiencies in processes.
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