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Bath & Body Works Associate Merchandise Planner in Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Description
At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.
The Associate Planner analyzes, tracks, and reports on data to assist in the identification and execution of merchandise plans for a category. Primarily focused on working with the Planning Manager or Merchandise Planner to develop pre-season and in-season plans while incorporating such items as current trends, promotional activity, and changes to assortment. Works with cross-functional partners such as merchandising, central planning, inventory planners, and other functions in MP&A. Reports to Manager of Merchandise Planning.
Responsibilities
Cultivate the ability to work effectively under stressful and changing circumstances
Set high personal performance standards that deliver results, convey a sense of urgency and enthusiasm for the business, and help achieve objectives despite obstacles or opposition
Develop forecasts for new skus and strategize assortment from a financial perspective
Basic understanding of retail supply chain management inclusive of inventory planning
Review and analyze business performance trends
Maintain SKU level forecasts that are updated monthly or more frequently based on needs of the business, inclusive of units, sales dollars, and margin. Identifies trend changes and impacts to business
Collaborate with Inventory Planners and Inventory Deployment Analyst to ensure plan alignment with Manugistics forecasting
Work with Central Planning in identifying targets for pre-season and in-season
Present business trends and forecast to management in monthly MPR (Monthly Planning Review)
Aid Merchandise Planner in developing long term forecasts to act as basis for seasonal architecture to meet business needs
Review and provide forecast hind sighting for season for cross-functional team
Actively pursue growth and development opportunities, continually finding ways to improve
Communicate openly and directly; accept responsibility and champion ideas despite challenges
Champion change, taking risks as needed and demonstrating flexibility
Encourage innovation, creativity and risk-taking through influence in teams
Foster teamwork by being a valued teammate and building good relationships across functional and division lines
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, demand planning, inventory management, allocation or replenishment, financial planning or financial analysis experience
Excellent understanding of merchandise as it relates to company strategy
Excellent communication, prioritizing and problem-solving skills
Keen ability to interact with peers and merchants
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
System skills capabilities and proficiency in Manugistics, Data Warehouse and MSI tools preferred; other retail planning systems experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, economics, business, statistics or equivalent experience
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
Benefits
We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to eligible Bath and Body Works associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for 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: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative 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.
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