Primary Purpose: The Junior Demand Planner supports inventory planning and coordination across Kate Spade New York’s European Wholesale and Distributor channels, while assisting with forecasting, reporting, and sales and inventory analysis to support accurate demand planning and informed business decisions.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Demand Planning to:

• Assist in maintaining and updating inventory and sales performance reports, including inbound deliveries, stock levels, and out-of-stock risks
• Monitor inventory levels and deliver actionable insights to optimise stock availability, ensuring alignment with sales and margin targets while reducing excess
• Support in preparing demand forecasts at SKU level and updating plans based on actual performance and market trends
• Participate in hindsight and performance analysis to identify key learnings for future planning cycles
• Partner with Wholesale Operations and Supply Chain teams to track order status and ensure timely delivery to wholesale partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Wholesale Sales, Buying, Finance, and Inventory Management to align seasonal and in-season inventory needs
• Help identify overstock and stockout risks and suggest corrective actions where possible
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The Accomplished Individual Will Possess

• 1–2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Buying or Merchandising within retail, wholesale, or franchise environments
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to draw actionable insights from data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proactive, eager to learn, and adaptable within a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
• Familiarity with planning systems is advantageous but not essential
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Please be advised that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. As such, you will only be considered if you already possess the right to work in the UK.

What Tapestry Can Offer You

• Hybrid working (Tuesday - Thursday working from the office, Monday and Friday working remotely)
• Option to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays)
• 1 paid volunteering day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects
• Learning & development opportunities
• Internal mobility & career progression
• Regular social events - seasonal & cultural
• Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion council

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Health & Compliance: Lead the application of Medik8 Inventory Policies across all global entities, using data-driven root cause analysis to mitigate future risks.
• Quarantine Process Leadership: Drive the weekly Quarantine Review process to ensure every item has a clear resolution path, reducing the duration between stock arrival and sellable status.
• SLOB & Risk Management: Own monthly review processes for Raw Materials, Chemicals, and Packaging to identify declining velocity or expiry risks proactively.
• Financial Gatekeeping: Partner with Finance to ensure accurate provisioning for at-risk stock, verifying that all recovery avenues are fully explored.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Lead collaborative efforts across Supply Chain and Commercial teams to resolve stock through re-working, sampling, or promotional channels.
• IBP Integration: Own inventory-related inputs for the Integrated Business Planning process while maintaining high-visibility KPI dashboards for leadership.
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Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrable experience in inventory planning, merchandising, or supply chain management, ideally within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience with inventory financial concepts, including provisions, write-offs, and balance sheet impacts.
• Proven proficiency in data visualisation and analysis, including advanced Excel skills and exposure to tools such as Tableau or ERP systems (e.g., Odoo).
• Demonstrable experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships and supporting process improvements.
• Practical knowledge of reporting standards and compliance within a global manufacturing or distribution context.
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Desirable Criteria:

• Background in prestige beauty, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals.
• Experience supporting Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles.
• Strong cross-functional facilitation skills in high-growth operational environments.
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• About usFounded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy®: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.