Associate Planner

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

The Associate Planner analyzes, tracks, and reports on data to assist in the identification and execution of merchandise plans for a category. Primarily focused on working with the Planning Manager or Merchandise Planner to develop 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 merchandising, central planning, inventory planners, and other functions in MP&A. Reports to Manager of Merchandise Planning.

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

Develop forecasts for new skus and strategize assortment from a financial perspective

Basic understanding of retail supply chain management inclusive of inventory planning

Review and analyze business performance trends

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

Collaborate with Inventory Planners and Inventory Deployment Analyst to ensure plan alignment with Manugistics forecasting

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)

Aid Merchandise 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

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

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

System skills capabilities and proficiency in Manugistics, 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

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to eligible Bath and Body Works associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

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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 and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

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