Planning Manager

Ref: AS9617177

London, UK

£75,000

• Permanent
• Retail Planning
• Inventory Forecasting
• Merchandise Analysis

About the candidate

This Planning Manager is a motivated and analytical retail planning professional with over seven years’ experience across owned retail and franchise environments. They bring a strong background in inventory management, forecasting, sales planning and commercial analysis, with a clear focus on improving availability, profitability and customer experience.

Based in London, UK, they are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks. They are confident working cross-functionally with merchandising, supply chain and finance teams, helping to turn data into practical plans that support smarter trading decisions.

What makes them great?

• Improves Inventory Performance: Delivered a 20% increase in inventory turnover through effective planning, forecasting and performance tracking.
• Drives Better Budget Control: Helped implement an Open-to-Buy system that improved budget adherence by 15% across multi-market retail operations.
• Supports Strong Product Launches: Contributed to a product launch that exceeded initial sales forecasts by 30% through detailed sales analysis and seasonal planning.

Areas of expertise

• Retail Planning & Forecasting: Experienced in developing sales plans, seasonal merchandise plans and forecasts that support commercial goals and regional demand.
• Inventory Management: Skilled in managing stock across owned and franchised retail locations, with a focus on availability, turnover and peak-season readiness.
• Commercial Analysis: Strong ability to analyse sales trends, market data and performance metrics to guide product assortment and planning decisions.