Go To Market, Planning Analyst
An exciting opportunity to join Jellycat!
For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them.
Reporting to the Head of New Product Planning, you'll play a key role in ensuring Jellycat’s new products launch successfully across global markets. Working across seasonal launches, exclusives and special activations, you'll provide visibility of launch readiness, identify risks early, and help teams make informed decisions that keep products on track. This is a highly collaborative role, combining planning, analysis and stakeholder management to ensure the right products arrive in the right markets at the right time.
You'll be
Tracking new product launches across multiple markets, categories and launch types to ensure key milestones are achieved
Monitoring launch readiness and proactively identifying risks that could impact timing, availability or customer experience
Partnering with Product, Design, Category, Demand Planning, Production Planning and Marketing teams to resolve blockers and maintain launch momentum
Preparing and maintaining weekly launch reporting, highlighting risks, priorities and commercial implications
Supporting cross-functional decision-making by presenting clear options and recommendations when launches are at risk
Managing product data readiness and ensuring critical launch information is accurate and up to date
Providing regular updates on launch timing, stock availability and readiness to internal stakeholders and market teams
Developing and enhancing launch tracking tools and reporting, primarily using Excel and Power Query
Analysing launch performance and conducting post-launch reviews to identify improvements for future seasons
Collaborating with the Data & Analytics team to help shape future launch planning and reporting solutions
You'll have
Experience in planning, supply chain, product launch, merchandising or a related business function
Previous experience supporting product launches, seasonal ranges, campaigns or commercial activations
Strong analytical skills with the ability to combine, cleanse and interpret data from multiple sources
Advanced Excel skills, including experience using Power Query
Confidence communicating with stakeholders across different teams and levels of seniority
The ability to translate operational challenges into clear commercial impacts and recommendations
Strong attention to detail whilst maintaining a broad view of overall business priorities
A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Experience with D365 or a similar ERP system and/or Power BI would be advantageous
Exposure to consumer products, toys, fashion, FMCG or long lead-time international supply chains would be beneficial
- Department
- Logistics and Operations
- Location
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
London
Our Perks & Benefits
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Discretionary Bonus Scheme
This role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual bonus scheme with awards based on both company and individual performance.
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Private Medical Insurance
We offer a premium level of cover for all Head Office employees through Vitality including Optical and Dental cover.
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Group Life Cover
We offer Life Insurance at 4 x basic salary
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25 days paid holiday
We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore we offer everybody 25 days paid holiday.
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Hybrid working
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we work a hybrid model which consists of coming into the office a minimum of three days a week.
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Employee Assistance Program
Committed to the health and wellbeing of all our employees, we offer a comprehensive and confidential support program through Health Assured.
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Private Chef!
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we have the pleasure of having our own Private Chef team who prepare us all a buffet style breakfast and lunch. This is subsidised by the company with a small employee contribution.
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Regular social & team events
We have a very imaginative and active social committee who meet regularly to put on events that help us mark special occasions and celebrate our successes as a team.
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Contributory Pension Scheme
We offer a salary sacrifice pension scheme through Scottish Widows with a company and employee contribution of 5% each (you can of course increase your contribution).