Job Title

Urgent requirement for a Planning Assistant (Contract role) with experience in inventory management.Location - London (3-4 days a week onsite, rest WFH)Rate -£115-£190 per day (Contract -Inside IR35-via umbrella)Duration - 3 monthsRole Purpose:The Planning Assistant will support the Inventory Planning team with key responsibilities across planning and reporting. This includes leveraging centrally available data and coordinating with regional/divisional partners to deliver insights that support critical business decisions.Key Responsibilities:Assist in communication and adherence to commercial principles in Global Inventory ManagementSupport Global Open to Buy (OTB), options planning, stock rebalances and delistsOwn and enhance weekly reporting and maintain Excel templatesConduct ad hoc analysis to identify risks and opportunitiesSupport in option consolidation, linked line management, global rebalances and delist trackingMeasures of Success:Global full-price/net sales, AUR, sell-through, net marginsInventory weeks of cover and annual turn targetsCollaboration:Merchandising, Planning, Central Outlet & Supply Chain teams, Finance, and other business partnersIdeal Candidate Profile:Advanced Excel skillsStrong analytical and organizational abilitiesFast learner, results-driven, and comfortable in fast-paced environmentsAble to manage multiple prioritiesExperience with SAP/Business Objects is a plus