Senior Merchandise Planner

Description

At 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. Manages Merchandise Planners or Associate Planners.

• Coordinate and communicate financial sales, buy strategies, Semi-Annual Sale architecture, pricing and promotions and exit strategies.
• Highlight the business opportunities and risks associated with the current sales trend compared to the merchandise plan.
• Present business trends and merchandise plan KPIs in weekly business reviews, monthly plan reviews and other meetings as needed.
• Develop and present pre-season sales and assortment plans in partnership with merchandising team.
• Manage category level launch and replenishment buys in partnership with inventory team.
• Review and provide hind sights for leadership and cross-functional team.
• Provide the leadership, training and 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, taking chances as needed and demonstrating flexibility
• Encourage innovation, creativity and risk-taking through influence in teams
• Cultivate the ability to work effectively under stressful and changing circumstances
• Foster teamwork by being a valued teammate and building good relationships across functional and division lines
• Set high personal performance standards that deliver results, convey efficiency and enthusiasm for the business, and help achieve objectives despite obstacles or opposition

• 5-7 years retail planning or relevant business experience
• Demonstrated track record of being an effective partner and great teammate across multiple departments
• Organized with strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide deliverables in a timely manner
• Expert technical skill proficiency using Microsoft Excel, and Power Point
• Expert technical skill proficiency using Arthur and/or MSI tools preferred; other retail planning systems experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, economics, business, or a relevant field. Statistics is a plus.

• 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

Bath & 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!

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