Planning Assistant in City of London

Job description

Urgent requirement for a Planning Assistant (Contract role) with experience in inventory management.

Location - London (3-4 days a week onsite, rest WFH)

Rate -£115-£190 per day (Contract -Inside IR35-via umbrella)

Duration - 3 months

Role Purpose:

The Planning Assistant will support the Inventory Planning team with key responsibilities across planning and reporting. This includes leveraging centrally available data and coordinating with regional/divisional partners to deliver insights that support critical business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in communication and adherence to commercial principles in Global Inventory Management
• Support Global Open to Buy (OTB), options planning, stock rebalances and delists
• Own and enhance weekly reporting and maintain Excel templates
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to identify risks and opportunities
• Support in option consolidation, linked line management, global rebalances and delist tracking

Measures of Success:

• Global full-price/net sales, AUR, sell-through, net margins
• Inventory weeks of cover and annual turn targets

Collaboration:

• Merchandising, Planning, Central Outlet & Supply Chain teams, Finance, and other business partners

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Fast learner, results-driven, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with SAP/Business Objects is a plus

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English