Senior Merchandise Planner

Senior Merchandise PlannerAt 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. Responsibilities include coordinating and communicating financial strategies & interpretation for stores and web channels, Semi-Annual Sale architecture, pricing and promotions, margin targets, exit strategies, timing, planning calendar; maintaining 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; collaborating with cross functional teams on Semi-Annual Sale buys and inventory targets; highlighting the business opportunities and risks associated with the current financial position and actual performance of the business; presenting business trends and forecast to management in weekly business review, monthly MPR (Monthly Planning Review) and other meetings as needed; developing long-term forecasts to act as basis for seasonal architecture to meet business needs; reviewing and providing hindsights for cross-functional team; creating and optimizing reporting for Omni Channel Semi-Annual planning and partnering with category teams on reporting needs and opportunities; providing 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 pursuing growth and development opportunities, continually finding ways to improve; communicating openly and directly; accepting responsibility and championing ideas despite challenges; championing change, taking chances as needed and demonstrating flexibility; encouraging innovation, creativity and risk-taking through influence in teams; cultivating the ability to work effectively under stressful and changing circumstances; fostering teamwork by being a valued teammate and building good relationships across functional and division lines; setting high personal performance standards that deliver results, convey efficiency and enthusiasm for the business, and help achieve objectives despite obstacles or opposition.Qualifications include 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. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, economics, business, or a relevant field. Statistics is a plus. Core competencies include drives results, action oriented, collaborates, decision making, nimble learning.Benefits for eligible associates include: robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office. No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount. Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits. Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription. Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education. Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love. Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.Primary Location: United States-Ohio-ReynoldsburgWork Locations: Home Office Dc7 - Bbw Seven Limited Parkway Reynoldsburg 43068Job: Planning/AllocationOrganization: BBW Home OfficeSchedule: RegularShift: StandardEmployee Status: ManagerJob Type: Full-timeJob Level: Day JobEmployee Referral Bonus: 2,500.00 US Dollar (USD)Pay Range: 95,000.00 - 140,800.00