Merchandise Testing 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 Merchandise Planner of the MP&A Testing team is responsible for organizing and performing the testing strategies for the U.S. domestic business, specifically focusing on stores performance. This role will maintain total company testing initiatives to ensure they align with the enterprise goals, meet brand requirements, and assist in overall strategy. The Testing Merchandise Planner will generate and analyze statistical data, find opportunity or risk in support of the business initiatives based on test results. This role is also required to sustain 3rd party relationships with consulting partners and maintain strong communication/collaboration with BBW and other team members.

Responsibilities

Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking

Report on test performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews

Present test strategy and proposals to leadership team

Analyze past results, identify business trends, and make recommendations for improvements

Work closely with the merchandise planning & merchant teams to help build and implement test strategy

Maintain organizational process files to help influence timelines and tasks for Marketing, Digital, and Store Operation teams

Evaluate test financial performance by comparing and analyzing results

Provide analysis of test results and recommend actions for total company implementation

Learn and work in Test and Learn by Mastercard software interface

Meet frequently with Mastercard T&L partners to identify optimization, troubleshooting, and test analysis

Required:

At least 2 years of professional experience

1 year buying, planning, or allocation experience

Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions

Business Analytics experience

Strong analytical and data gathering skills

Strong collaboration skills

Proficiency in process building, organization, and attention to detail

Good business sense

Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills; be comfortable interacting with executive-level management

Desired:

Test & Learn by Mastercard or APT software platform experience

Prior experience using EDW / MicroStrategy or another web-based Data Services engine

Retail Industry or Merchandise Planning experience

Background/experience in Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or Business field required

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.

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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