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Inventory Planner

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted January 10, 2026
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The Inventory Planner supports the build and update of the 18-Month inventory plan, as part of the integrated business plan process. This role will support the implementation of the size, material level inventory plan; monitors and improve inventory and service level KPIs; and support demand and revenue plan conversion. Additionally, the position maintains accurate business reporting, systems, and tools, and supports continuous process and communication improvement.

Job Responsibility

  • Support updating Inventory/Business Plans inline with the financial planning calendar
  • Understand open-to-buy budgets and category-level inventory builds
  • Maintain inventory classifications, product lifecycle stages, and other key inventory and product attributes
  • Analyze and update inventory plan to target inventory levels and planning KPIs
  • Monitor order book fulfillment, on-time to launch and demand coverage and ensure timely and transparent communication with the business
  • Understand commercialization schedule and impact of changes to inventory and business operations
  • Contribute to monthly Inventory and Demand alignment meetings, aligned with the monthly planning calendar
  • Report on inventory vs. demand to identify areas to improve inventory coverage, and reduce excess and end of life
  • Partner with Planning teams to understand changes in demand, supply, and capacity during the monthly inventory buy process
  • Work closely with Production and Supply Planning teams on factory communication, and production scheduling
  • Support reporting and commentary on key inventory metrics including availability, close-out, aged inventory, composition, and excess
  • Convert monthly planning to weekly EXF phasing at each Buy
  • Update size curve analysis, and own size level planning
  • Create, load and maintain size level purchase orders, driving system accuracy
  • Support prioritizing and rescheduling purchase orders in response to changes in demand or supply
  • Drive system accuracy across SAP and other planning systems
  • Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics teams to resolve issues and deliver optimal service to customers
  • Performs duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies
  • Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years’ experience in inventory planning, with relevant industry experience a plus
  • Strong MS Excel skills: (pivot tables, formulas, macros) demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and use data to inform decision-making
  • Knowledge of SAP ERP systems preferred and planning tools and software
  • Experience with BI tools
  • and planning tools and software
  • Developed understanding and appreciation of supply chain functions, dependencies and systems
  • Strong decision-making abilities, and attention to detail and accuracy on multiple projects under time pressure
  • Ability to quickly adapt in a highly collaborative environment and team player

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