Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.
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Primary Purpose: The Junior Demand Planner supports inventory planning and coordination across Kate Spade New York’s European Wholesale and Distributor channels, while assisting with forecasting, reporting, and sales and inventory analysis to support accurate demand planning and informed business decisions.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Demand Planning to:
Assist in maintaining and updating inventory and sales performance reports, including inbound deliveries, stock levels, and out-of-stock risks
Monitor inventory levels and deliver actionable insights to optimise stock availability, ensuring alignment with sales and margin targets while reducing excess
Support in preparing demand forecasts at SKU level and updating plans based on actual performance and market trends
Participate in hindsight and performance analysis to identify key learnings for future planning cycles
Partner with Wholesale Operations and Supply Chain teams to track order status and ensure timely delivery to wholesale partners
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Wholesale Sales, Buying, Finance, and Inventory Management to align seasonal and in-season inventory needs
Help identify overstock and stockout risks and suggest corrective actions where possible
The accomplished individual will possess:
1–2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Buying or Merchandising within retail, wholesale, or franchise environments
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to draw actionable insights from data
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS
Strong organisational and communication skills
Proactive, eager to learn, and adaptable within a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
Familiarity with planning systems is advantageous but not essential
Please be advised that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. As such, you will only be considered if you already possess the right to work in the UK.
What Tapestry can offer you:
Hybrid working (Tuesday - Thursday working from the office, Monday and Friday working remotely)
Option to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays)
1 paid volunteering day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects
Learning & development opportunities
Internal mobility & career progression
Regular social events - seasonal & cultural
Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion council
Other benefits include:
25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus)
Multi brand discount up to 50% off – Coach and Kate Spade.
Private healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)
Bupa rewards - Financial wellbeing support and wellness discounts
Private dental cover
Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause with Maven
Eyecare vouchers
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced employer pension contribution
Gym discount
Interest free season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
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