Job Specifications
Description
Salary Range: $73,000 - $107,800
At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.
The Associate Planner analyzes, tracks, and reports on data to support the planning/forecasting of product merchandising categories. Primarily focused on developing pre-season and in-season plans while incorporating such items as current trends, promotional activity, and changes to assortment. Works with cross-functional partners such as central planning, inventory deployment analysts, and other functions in MP&A. Reports to Senior Merchandise Planner.
Responsibilities
Cultivate the ability to work effectively under stressful and changing circumstances
Set high personal performance standards that deliver results, convey a sense of urgency and enthusiasm for the business, and help achieve objectives despite obstacles or opposition
Coordinate and communicate Omni Channel financial plans, assortment architecture, merchandise plans, margin targets, exit strategies, timing.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners on launch & reactive buys.
Maintain SKU level forecasts that are updated monthly or more frequently based on needs of the business, inclusive of units, sales dollars, and margin. Identifies trend changes and impacts to business
Work with Central Planning in identifying targets for pre-season and in-season
Present business trends and forecast to management in monthly MPR (Monthly Planning Review)
Collaborate with Senior Planner in developing long term forecasts to act as basis for seasonal architecture to meet business needs
Review and provide forecast hind sighting for season for cross-functional team
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 risks as needed and demonstrating flexibility
Encourage innovation, creativity and risk-taking through influence in teams
Foster teamwork by being a valued teammate and building good relationships across functional and division lines
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, demand planning, inventory management, allocation or replenishment, financial planning or financial analysis experience
Excellent understanding of merchandise as it relates to company strategy
Excellent communication, prioritizing and problem-solving skills
Keen ability to interact with peers and merchants
Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, complex formulas, and creating dynamic reports.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Access
System skills capabilities and proficiency in Data Warehouse and MSI tools preferred; other retail planning systems experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, economics, business, statistics or equivalent experience
Core Competencies
Lead with Curiosity & Humility
Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
Observe, Engage & Connect
Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
Deliver Business Results
Benefits
Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:
Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, ge