Manager, Planning Strategy

Manager, Planning Strategy

The Manager, Planning Strategy will support strategy work for the merchandise planning function, as well as strategic initiatives for both the PINK and Beauty brands. This role is key to driving business growth through the path to potential strategies. It will be responsible for supporting Planning Leadership, Enterprise Strategy Teams, CEO Office, Investor Relations and Brand Presidents to articulate the brand and product narrative as it relates to internal and external communications (e.g. Earnings Calls, Board of Directors, Milestone Meetings).

Your role

· Support strategic workstreams within the brands – from insights to inform concept to operational support of execution

· Serve as the Merchandise Planning representative for key business initiatives, acting as the liaison with Brand MP&A teams to drive operational execution and identify risks / opportunities

· Leverage data analytics, product insights, customer and market information to identify opportunities to drive continued business growth

· Prepare key presentation materials (e.g., Board of Directors, Investors, QBR/ELT, etc.)

· Offer perspectives on opportunities and risks within the business based on expert insights and analyses

Minimum Salary: $129,700.00

Maximum Salary: $176,820.00

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.

Your experience

· Bachelor's degree in finance, Supply Chain or related discipline, preferred

· 10+ years of retail merchandise or demand planning experience

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to tie insights to bigger picture strategy

· Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills

· Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

· Proven track record for building strong cross-functional relationships & leveraging expert partners to gather business insights

· Strong business and analytical acumen

· Project management skills with the proven ability to achieve business results

· Skilled at crafting clear headlines and stories from large, complex data sets

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: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance

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.

Paid parental leave to bond with your new addition

401(k) savings plan with company match

Merit increases and performance bonuses

On-the-spot recognition and rewards for a job well done

Employee stock purchase program

Merchandise discounts

Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Working and living in New York City

When you work at Victoria's Secret in New York City, you'll be at the heart of global fashion innovation and leadership. Our corporate offices are a creative hub of bold ideas, iconic branding, and visionary strategy. Here, we bring together gifted professionals in a wide variety of areas, including Product Development & Design, Merchandising & Planning, Marketing & Media Strategy, Digital & E-commerce, Creative Services, Asset Protection & Executive Security and Customer Experience Leadership. New York is also home to our flagship retail store with three floors of shopping, a champagne bar and much more. With a career at Victoria's Secret in New York, you'll enjoy an incomparable lifestyle where you'll be immersed in one of the most dynamic and exciting cities on Earth, known for its worldrenowned dining, shopping, entertainment and more.