VP Planning

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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Job Title: Vice President, Planning— EMEA

Location: London, UK

Department: Planning

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Who You Are

The Vice President, Planning plays a pivotal role leading our omni‑channel planning strategy across retail, e‑commerce, outlet, and wholesale channels within EMEA.

This executive will shape a forward‑looking planning vision that elevates customer experience, optimizes inventory productivity, drives profitable growth, and strengthens Michael Kors’s position as a world‑class luxury lifestyle brand.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning Leadership

Develop and execute the EMEA merchandise planning strategy for Retail, Ecommerce, and Wholesale, ensuring alignment with global brand, merchandising, and financial objectives.

Create long‑range demand plans and growth scenarios, balancing regional nuance with global frameworks

Lead seasonal and annual planning cycles, ensuring buy plans, OTB, and assortment strategies meet commercial, operational, and profitability targets.

Inventory, Forecasting & Optimization

Drive forecast accuracy across all channels, leveraging advanced analytics, historical sales patterns, and market trends.

Oversee inventory health—including flow, driving allocation strategy, replenishment, markdown optimization, inventory productivity and end‑of‑life management—to maximize profitability and minimize risk.

Partner closely with Supply Chain to ensure forecast alignment, flow sequencing, and distribution strategies

Build advanced forecasting capabilities, tools, and methodologies (AI‑enabled forecasting, predictive analytics, replenishment algorithms)

Provide aligned demand plans for production and financial planning

Channel Planning Ownership

Own planning performance across all customer touchpoints—retail, e‑commerce, and wholesale, ensuring localization strategies, optimize sales, productivity, and inventory turn.

Trade product strategically between channels maximizing sales, margin and sell thru from buy-through to liquidation.

Partner with Ecommerce leadership to drive digital demand, inventory availability, and promotional strategies—ensuring seamless coordination with omnichannel initiatives.

Lead wholesale planning in alignment with key partners, ensuring accurate forecasts, capacity planning, shipment targets, and productive assortments.

Partner with Merchandising and Commercial teams to build seasonal strategies that maximize channel‑specific opportunities.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Act as a strategic partner to all other key functional areas Merchandising, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Regional Leadership.

Provide planning leadership and insights in EMEA leadership forums

Ensure effective communication between global and regional teams, translating global directives into actionable regional programs.

Influence business decisions through clear, actionable insights and scenario planning.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

Build and scale a high‑performing, multi‑channel planning organization across EMEA.

Coach, mentor, and develop planning talent; define capabilities needed for future growth and implement development pathways

Foster a culture of accountability, analytical excellence, and cross‑functional partnership.

Business Performance Management

Own planning KPIs including forecast accuracy, inventory turn, gross margin return, in‑stock rate, and markdown efficiency.

Deliver clear reporting and insights facilitating informed decision‑making.

Identify risks and opportunities early, recommending actionable strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

12–15+ years of merchandise planning, demand planning, or allocation experience, with significant leadership in multi‑channel environments.

Proven success leading planning functions across Retail, Ecommerce, and Wholesale.

Demonstrated ability to lead in complex, matrixed global organizations with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Strong analytical, financial, and strategic skill set; mastery of planning systems, forecasting tools, and data‑driven decision frameworks.

Excellent communication, leadership, and people‑development capabilities.

Background in fashion, luxury, or consumer goods industries preferred.

About Us

Michael Kors is a world‑renowned, award‑winning designer of luxury accessories and ready‑to‑wear.

Commitment to Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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