Assistant Planner
Assistant Planner
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07-04-2025
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Job Description
Established in Somerset in 1971 Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft our ambition is to create progressive luxury.
Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brands inception in recognition of our purposedriven approach in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.
Today we are a global brand but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet.If these are values you share we would love you to join our team.
The Role:
As an Assistant Planner you will have a focus on; working closely and within Group Planning and cross functionally (with Merchandising Sourcing Product Development and Commercial teams. Ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker with a strong attention for detail and a love of retail and merchandise. As an Assistant Planner you will work independently to deliver a production plan while also collaborating within Group Planning and cross functional teams.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop a production plan by SKU for release based on forecasting and data analysis from the demand plan
Compiling communicating and monitoring; planning critical path for seasonal production
Validating supply and demand to ensure planned fulfilment is maximised across all sales Channels/Regions supporting allocation planning for key launches and contingency scenarios wherever necessary
Validate group stock levels and report future stock positions to ensure group stocks are managed responsibly
Management of the FreeToSell model and minimising oversold items reviewing shipping priorities/options
Support special projects/initiatives across all product divisions collections wherever necessary
Corporate Department General Duties:
Prepare issue and maintain the Reporting Suite to the business on a Daily/Weekly/Monthly basis
Support S&OP meetings; drive positive change culture within the business
Develop new reports as required by the business/department
Ensure the integrity of Prima (ERP) and Business Objects (Analysis Tool)
Culture:
Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty dynamism and a communityoriented spirit.
Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture through behaving in a way that is openminded and respectful towards others and understanding that your views opinions and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.
Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.
Sustainability:
As a certified B Corp business it is important to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Support the businesses Five Cs strategy in addressing and improving Climate Cultivation Craft Culture and Circularity. Promote a greener more sustainable future.
Support to foster an environment where diversity is embraced and all individuals feel valued respected and included. Promote equity empathy and understanding and demonstrate this commitment within your internal and external communities.
Team:
Work collaboratively with all key stakeholders.
Support for the Group Planning Department with ad hoc tasks where appropriate.
Skills and Experience Required:
Computer literate with excellent knowledge of Excel.
Significant experience working in planning sourcing or buying & merchandising.
Proven ability to understand and analyse large amounts of data ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Proven ability to structure technical/complex information such as analytical briefs to ensure stakeholders understand the key message/s.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and influence all levels of the business translating analytical briefs into commercial insights
Excellent prioritisation skills with the proven ability to adopt a flexible approach to work and adapt plans quickly and effectively ensuring deadlines are met.
Able to assume responsibility for tasks and workload and work using own initiative.
A desire to take on more responsibility and develop the role.
Other:
Travel between our London and Somerset sites will be required to ensure collaborative working with key stakeholders.
What we will do for you:
Competitive basic salary
Product allowance
An enviable staff discount and exclusive access to staff sales
Extra day off for your birthday
Pension Contributions & Life Assurance
Training and development opportunities
x2 paid volunteering days per year
Access to a wellbeing service featuring remote GP appointments mental health support physiotherapy personal training & retail discounts
Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications skills or experience and as they relate to the particular role.If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best please email us at
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