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Tory Burch Assistant Manager, Planning, Asia

Tory Burch Assistant Manager, Planning, Asia

Tory BurchHong Kong, Hong Kong
6 days ago
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We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory's design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company's guiding principle, expressed through Tory's collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you're prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because :

When you join us, you're joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

  • Our culture is welcoming and inclusive everyone is empowered to make a difference.
  • We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
  • Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
  • We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You'll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
  • We are invested in your professional growth - you'll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because :

A Day in the Life :

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly analytical and agile Assistant Planning Manager to support the WFAS / WFTR , with additional responsibilities in RFAS planning . This role will also lead the management of excess inventory (COAS) across Asia, China, Japan, and EMEA, proposing strategic redistribution plans. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with strong planning experience, excellent retail math skills, and a passion for process improvement and automation. Experience with tools such as Power Automate, KNIME, Python , or other programming languages is a strong advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Wholesale & Retail Planning

  • Partner with Wholesale teams to develop annual POS sales and receipt plans.
  • Prepare Monthly Re-forecast (MFR) for both Wholesale and Retail.
  • Analyze partner inventory levels to ensure alignment with financial and merchandising goals.
  • Provide analysis on Retail Asia and influence retail sales patterns to optimize wholesale performance.

    • Inventory & COAS Management

  • Lead monthly reforecasting of shipment revenue (OTB), margin, receipts, and inventory.
  • Analyze and recommend actions for excess inventory (COAS), including reallocation strategies across Asia, China, Japan, and EMEA.
  • Highlight risks and opportunities in inventory flow; recommend actions such as chasing or reflowing receipts.

    • Business Reporting & Analysis

  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of data submitted by wholesale partners.
  • Communicate business performance and insights in weekly and monthly meetings.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to support planning and decision-making.

    • Process Improvement & Automation

  • Drive initiatives to streamline planning processes through automation and improved reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement tools and workflows that enhance efficiency.
  • Leverage technical skills (e.g., Power Automate, KNIME, Python) to build scalable solutions.

    • EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Strong analytical and business acumen
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of Power Query, Power Automate, or programming languages such as Python is a plus
  • Experience with ERP systems used in planning and merchandising
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Candidates with less experience may be considered for a Senior Planner role

    • DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Adaptive and collaborative
  • Client and Brand focus
  • A fast learner, able to work independently in a fast paced and dynamic environment
  • Detail oriented and analytical
  • Self-directed and ability to prioritize
  • Strong organizing and follow-up skills
  • A good team player
  • Functional Expertise

    • To Land This Role :

    Why You'll Want to Join Our Team :

    This is a critical role focused on supporting Wholesale and Travel Retail operations in Asia, with additional responsibilities to assist the Planning Director in Retail planning and process optimization. This role will lead the management of excess inventory (COAS) across Asia, China, Japan, and EMEA, proposing strategic redistribution plans to optimize inventory flow.

    With the departure of the VP of Planning at the end of September, we are optimizing our team structure by redistributing responsibilities among team members. This includes transitioning a Senior Allocator role to a contract Allocator position. For the Assistant Manager backfill, we have expanded the job scope to include leadership in excess inventory management. Additionally, we have streamlined our team by removing two roles : Assistant Manager, Regional Inventory, and Analyst of Inventory Planning.

    This realignment positions us to enhance efficiency and drive better performance in our planning processes.

    How We Work Together

  • Adaptable - We change before we have to
  • Entrepreneurial - We own it
  • Collaborative - There's no "I" in Tory
  • Client & Brand Focused - We put ourselves in Tory's shoes
  • Live the Values - We show up for each other
  • Functional Expertise - We're constantly learning and growing

    • #TeamTory Values

    We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

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