Senior Planner, Planning

Job Overview

Your Role: The Senior Planner in Central Planning is a leader within the Planning organization. The ability to influence both peers and managers is critical for success in this role. They are responsible for delivering sound financial analysis related to sales, margin, and inventory. Responsible for developing future financial strategies that support financial goals, analyzing pre-season target setting and in-season business.

Through their analysis and development of financial strategies, the Senior Planner will collaborate with partners in Merchandise Planning, Finance, Store Operations, Production, and Deployment.

At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.

We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real‑world experience, and learn from the best in the business.

• Make recommendations that will maximize sales, profitability and mitigate risk – weekly/monthly for MPC
• Analyze business performance and profitability, with additional focus on inventory management
• Revise plans based on actual results for all planning metrics
• Forward planning – highlight risks and opportunities based on fact‑based analysis
• Partner with Finance and planning leadership on seasonal strategy
• Empowered to make decisions in partnership with their leader, while balancing input from cross‑functional partners
• Influence markdown strategies to optimize sell‑thru and profitability
• Build and evolve Semi‑Annual Sale targets, focus on financial execution to maximize season sell‑down strategy
• Improve capabilities around analytics, conclusions, recommendations, to assist in driving key milestone meetings to conclusion with improved communication and influence
• Maintain and take accountability for delegated tasks
• Complete special projects as directed

for benefit details related to this position.

Minimum Salary: $96,500.00

Maximum Salary: $

VS &Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

• 5-7+ years of retail merchandise planning, inventory management, financial planning or financial analysis experience
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency with forecasting methodologies
• Advanced computer proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Micro Strategy
• Organized, able to handle multiple tasks/projects, remains flexible, prioritizes to meet deadlines
• Communicates to all levels with a clear, concise point of view, both verbally and in writing
• Collaborates with various levels of management throughout the organization
• Works independently but knows when to request a partner in key decision‑making situations
• Bachelor’s Degree, in Business, Finance, Economics or Statistics preferred.
• Advanced degree not required, MBA a plus

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:
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An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Production
• Industry: Retail

Location:

Columbus, OH

Salary: $93,000.00-$