Senior Merchandise Planner, Central Planning

Bath & Body Works

  • Reynoldsburg, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
DescriptionAt Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.The Senior Merchandise Planner for Bath & Body Works is responsible for the planning/forecasting of Omni Channel shop and category financials. Generates and analyzes data, and revises the financial plans in support of the business strategies, focusing on Semi Annual Sale. Reports to Manager, Director or AVP of Merchandise Planning. Leads Merchandise Planners or Associate Planners. Must possess the ability to:Responsibilities· Coordinate and communicate financial strategies & interpretation for stores and web channels, Semi Annual Sale architecture, pricing and promotions, margin targets, product exit strategies, timing, planning calendar
  • Maintain category level forecasts that are updated monthly or more frequently based on needs of the business, inclusive of units, sales dollars, and margin. Identifies trend and promo changes and impacts to business
  • Collaborate with BBWS & BBWD category teams on Semi Annual Sale buys and inventory targets
  • Highlight the business opportunities and risks associated with the current financial position and actual performance of the business
  • Present business trends and forecast to management in weekly business review, monthly MPR (Monthly Planning Review) and other meetings as needed
  • Develop long term forecasts to act as basis for seasonal architecture to meet business needs
  • Review and provide hindsights for cross-functional team
  • Create and optimize reporting for Omni Channel Semi Annual planning and partner with category teams on reporting needs and opportunities
  • Provide the leadership and the necessary formal and informal training, including one-on-one development, needed to support a team that contributes consistent financial growth to the business
  • Actively pursue growth and development opportunities, continually finding ways to improve
  • Communicate openly and directly; accept responsibility and champion ideas despite challenges
  • Champion change and demonstrating flexibility
  • Encourage innovation, creativity and risk-taking through influence in teams
  • Foster teamwork by building strong relationships across functional and division lines
  • Set high personal performance standards that deliver results, convey a sense of urgency and passion for the business, and help achieve goals despite obstacles
Qualifications
  • 5-7+ years retail planning or relevant business experience
  • Proven ability to be a collaborative partner across multiple departments
  • Organized with strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deliverables
  • Advanced technical skill proficiency using Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Advanced technical skill proficiency using Arthur and/or MSI tools preferred; other retail planning systems experience
Education
  • Bachelor's degree - finance, operations, economics, business, statistics a plus
Core Competencies
  • Lead with Curiosity & Humility
  • Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
  • Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
  • Observe, Engage & Connect
  • Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
  • Deliver Business Results
BenefitsBath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:
  • Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
  • 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
  • No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
  • 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!
Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: , , .We are an equal opportunity action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.Application window will close when all role(s) are filled.

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