This is a Fixed Term 12 month contract based in Watford The Branch Planner supports the Planning Manager & Lead, 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, Brand Image, Inventory & Allocation teams, Buying, Retail Operations, and other key stakeholders.
* Review weekly trade on Key Performance Indicators to identify challenges/ opportunities with emphasis on timely resolution and optimising profit
* Maintain and develop team's central reporting process through accurate and timely generation of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual and Adhoc reporting, managing reports in excel involving large data sets
* Support creating and sharing analysis to business and key stakeholders e.g. store visit decks, regional trade calls, marketing events.
* Provide actionable unit capacity guidance and transfer proposals to allocation & inventory partners
* Maintain retail and sale calendars ensuring they reflect latest information
* Regular communication with regional managers gathering feedback from their region
* Previous experience as Assistant Branch Planner, Assistant Merchandiser or equivalent (experience in Planning or Distribution is preferable)
* Must be dynamic, resilient, and happy to work in a fast-paced environment
* Self-starter; highly motivated and organised
* Strong analytical skills, proven proficiency in retail mathematics
* High level of computer literacy, Intermediate/Advanced level excel
* Attention to detail and able to maintain good accuracy levels
* Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with business partners
* Excellent communication skills
* Creative problem-solver and critical thinker
* Must have desire to review / create efficiencies in processes
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