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Planning Manager

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted March 02, 2026
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The Planning Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless supply of products to meet customer demand. Their primary objective is to support and deliver the collections on time and in line with launch requirements, whilst ensuring inventory control. This role focuses on driving operational excellence in the planning & production function. This role also includes direct line management responsibility.

Job Responsibility

  • Collaborate with the Head of Planning to ensure global supply strategies are clearly defined and executed, guaranteeing the smooth and timely delivery of products
  • Train, coach, and empower the team to make informed and effective buying decisions
  • Support the Head of Planning in establishing a consistent operating model with systematic and reliable processes
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of systems to uphold planning objectives and ensure the necessary parameters are set
  • Partner with IT/Business Insights to drive system & reporting development and enhancements, ensuring continuous improvement in planning tools
  • Guide planners in providing insightful trend analysis to support buying decisions. This includes identifying forecast discrepancies, uncovering opportunities and risks, and recommending effective adjustments
  • Ensure the adoption of clear methodologies to seize opportunities and mitigate risks in forecasts and planning
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships across departments to ensure clear communication of operational or Strategic issues that may impact the buying process
  • Present forecasts, insights, and sales performance analysis to support decision-making
  • Lead the team in developing, updating, and continuously improving reports and tools to support the planning function
  • Communicate expectations clearly, ensuring clarity is achieved with the team
  • Establish a constructive feedback loop that strengthens performance and development
  • Manage team’s personal development through 1:1sessions and coaching
  • Operate with consistency when dealing with complexity or change
  • Support performance and development through clear expectations, timely action and consistent follow‑up

Requirements

  • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a critical, curious mindset and a solutions-driven approach
  • Exhibits excellent time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure
  • Proactive, flexible, and adaptable to shifting tasks and responsibilities
  • Builds long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
  • Collaborative, optimistic, and open to change, fostering a positive working environment
  • Clear and confident communication both within the department and cross functionally

What we offer

  • Annual performance-related bonus
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
  • Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
  • Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
  • Life insurance
  • Private healthcare
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Early finish Fridays
  • Season ticket loan
  • Additional benefits with long service
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Annual Birthday vouchers
  • EAP
  • Social Events

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