Sr Planner

Sr. Planner

At Fossil Group, we are part of an international team that dares to dream, disrupt, and deliver innovative watches, jewelry, and leather goods to the world. We're committed to long-term value creation, driven by technology and our core values: Authenticity, Grit, Curiosity, Humor, and Impact. If you are a forward-thinker who thrives in a diverse, global setting, we want to hear from you.

Make An Impact: We are seeking a talented Sr. Planner to join our Planning team at Fossil Group. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in planning for our business, ensuring that forecasts align with commercial strategies and inventory goals. An ideal candidate will possess a strong collaborative spirit and the technical expertise to balance complex forecasting with financial objectives.

This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

What you will do in this role:

• Forecast 12-month rolling demand for key accounts, adjusting in-season based on performance and commercial inputs
• Develop a SKU level bottoms up forecast that aligns with our tops down financial plans and overall brand and commercial strategies
• Partner with sales teams pre-market to identify seasonal newness and replenishment needs
• Work with Supply planners to ensure proper flow and delivery of merchandise to the customer
• Build and maintain various reports to assist with meeting sales and inventory goals
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to manage excess and markdown inventory
• Ad hoc special projects as needed

Success metrics:

• Forecasting Accuracy
• Attainment
• On-time deliveries and Fill Rates
• Excess Inventory

Who You Are: Requirements

• 36 years of dedicated planning experience
• Proven experience managing bottoms-up forecasting for full assortments, including newness, carryover, and markdown SKUs
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience and familiarity with integrating hard order or PO bookings into a rolling forecast
• Familiarity with post-order reconciliation processes and tools
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners at various levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, Tableau, GCP, or Google Suite
• Prior management experience is preferred but not required
• Specific experience planning for key accounts and segmented assortments

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources
• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers
• Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus "Work-From-Anywhere" options
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs

At Fossil Group, we embrace purpose and take every opportunity to work together to make the world a little better. We're committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, where all employees are encouraged to contribute their unique selves and perspectives as valued members of our team.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices without regard to age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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