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Form of workAt 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 partners 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, manufacturing, and other functions in MP&A. Reports to Senior Planner 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 criticality and enthusiasm for the business, and help achieve objectives despite obstacles or opposition.
- Collaborate with category teams to aggregate shop level financials and report on key company initiatives.
- Basic understanding of retail supply chain management inclusive of inventory planning.
- Review and analyze business performance trends.
- Identifies trend changes and impacts to business.
- Work with Central Planning in identifying targets for pre-season and in-season.
- Aid planning team 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, exemplifying curiosity, trying new things 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 two (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 and Access.
- System skills capabilities and proficiency in Manugistics, Data Warehouse and Arthur Planning preferred.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, economics, business, statistics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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
Core Competencies
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 our eligible 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 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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