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
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
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
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