Manager, Merchandise Planning - Direct BBW Careers 02SO9 2021-09-02T15:47:36+00:00 02SO9 **Manager, Merchandise Planning Direct**

Brand: Bath & Body Works

Location: Reynoldsburg, OH, US

Job Area: Planning and Allocation

Employment type: Full-time

Job ID: 02SO9

**Description**

The Planning Manager is responsible for establishing demand forecasts using various projections, tests and historical data. Leads Merchandise Planners while managing category level sales by assessing trends, promotions and assortment variability to ensure that the financial strategy is consistent with the brand growth plan. Reports to Planning Director.

Must possess the ability to:

Highlight business opportunities and risks associated with the current financial plan and actual performance of the business

Develop and recommend solution-based strategies to maximize upside opportunities and mitigate risk

Present analysis in weekly business meetings, monthly Merchandise Planning Reviews and pre-season alignment meetings

Lead and manage the Merchandise Planning team in the development, analysis and revision of sales, inventory, markdowns and profit

Ensure that the financial strategy is consistent with KPIs

Maintain opportunity and risk assessment models that are used to determine buy levels and maintain profitability

Hire, coach and develop a quality team including succession planning and regular performance reviews focused on team and individual development plans

Provide the leadership and the necessary formal and informal training, including one-on-one development, needed to produce a team that contributes consistent financial growth to the business

Work with cross functional partners to ensure proper support and coordination of merchandise issues including Procurement, Allocation, Merchandising and Finance

Lead the Merchandise Planning team in achieving business performance objectives through the development, analysis and revision of sales plans consistent with departmental goals and parameters

Champion change by challenging the status quo and champion new initiatives; act as catalyst of change

Promote an inclusive culture with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion

Maintain clear focus on key initiatives to build business strategies and plans

**Qualifications**

Bachelors degree required

Prior supervisory experience in MP&A 2+ yrs.

5-7 years of retail merchandise or demand planning experience

Communicate and present complex ideas to stakeholders at all levels to influence strategies and decisions

Strong retail math, problem solving and analytical skills

Works well under pressure managing multiple demands with competing priorities while allocating time effectively with an edit to focus mindset

Able to evaluate current and prior performance to predict future outcomes and make recommendations

Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team including: implementing process change, managing execution, decision making skills. Champion new ideas and initiatives.

Excellent organizational, prioritizing and problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office (Excel required, PowerPoint required, Word a plus, MicroStrategy a plus, Access a plus)

Strong system acumen, JDA experience a plus

Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individuals race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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