Planning Analyst

Salt’s client, a Globally Recognised Luxury Fashion Brand is in search of a talented Planning Analyst to join their team on an immediate starting, 3 month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement process as well as key reporting & analysis. Driving improvements to their processes & tools, you will act as a cross functional lead to ensure that all stakeholders adhere to the critical path and effectively provide visibility on Outlet performance and drive optimisation of inventory where initiatives are identified and complete ad hoc analysis.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee responsibility for the end to end process for inventory procurement and ensuring key stakeholders adhere to timelines and set deliverables
• Be responsible for collating and analysing inventory requirements from the Outlet Team and maximising the utilisation of current inventory
• Effectively partner with internal teams to create the biannual product assortment and support in resolving production issues and ensuring legal requirements are met
• Oversee management of key Outlet options as replenishment styles to optimise stock availability and vendor capacity
• Closely monitor intake margin and set sourcing counterparts margin targets ahead of the procurement season
• Deliver performance report on key categories including discounting analysis to share insight with stakeholders and help drive range planning

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Possess excellent / advanced knowledge of using Microsoft Excel to drive forward reporting and analysis
• Previous experience with SAP / Business Warehouse systems is advantageous
• Be highly analytical, organised, and detail oriented in your approaches
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively build cross-functional relationships
• Problem solving approach, with an ability to drive results despite ambiguity and obstacles