Senior Merchandise Planner

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

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 strategies & interpretation for stores and web channels, Semi-Annual Sale architecture, pricing and promotions, margin targets, exit strategies, timing, planning calendar
•    Maintain category level forecasts that are updated monthly or more frequently based on business needs, inclusive of units, sales dollars, and margin. Identifies trend and promo changes and impacts to business
•    Collaborate with cross functional 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 vital 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, 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 PowerPoint
•    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. 

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning