Michael Kors Business Planning Manager
Michael Kors (Capri Holdings) — Business Planning Manager in Tokyo. Lead performance analysis, budgeting and strategic projects to drive sales and KPI improvement.
Overview
Michael Kors is a global luxury fashion brand specialising in ready-to-wear, accessories and lifestyle products. The label operates internationally across retail, wholesale and digital channels and is part of Capri Holdings Limited, a multinational luxury fashion group. As an employer it offers a fast-paced, design-led environment with cross-border collaboration between headquarters, regional offices and retail teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead company-wide performance analysis and prepare regular reports for executive, US, office and store audiences.
- Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with finance and business partners.
- Analyse sales and KPIs to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Facilitate and lead cross-functional meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and ensure follow-through on action items.
- Propose, lead and support execution of strategic projects that align with corporate objectives and drive revenue growth.
Qualifications
- Proven proficiency in sales and KPI analysis, with practical experience using Excel and BI tools.
- Ability to produce polished materials in Excel and PowerPoint for diverse audiences (executive, regional, store).
- Conversational English; experience preparing documents in English is advantageous.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stores and multiple corporate functions.
Skills
Experience
Required: professional experience in at least one of the following — a consulting firm, a corporate management/strategy or corporate planning department, or planning roles within a business (e.g., MD Planner, Sales Planner).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. There are currently 183 open positions in Tokyo on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Within Tokyo, Cerulean currently features 193 open roles, including 4 recent additions. Across Japan, Cerulean lists 236 open roles — 4 of them newly added.
Culture
Michael Kors combines a creative, fashion-forward culture with the operational rigor of a global luxury business. Teams operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that spans retail and corporate functions; the employer communicates a commitment to equal opportunity and makes reasonable accommodations during recruitment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.