The Senior Merchandise Planner will be responsible for setting up processes to support business and store growth with Victoria’s Secret International stores. He/she will work with the Manager to provide crucial in-depth sales & inventory analysis, as well as recommendations to the International team, to maximize sales and profitability for Victoria’s Secret International and its Franchise Partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Merchandise Planning
Manage sales plans, open to buy, and inventory levels for respective book of business, including separate operating models and store/ecommerce formats
Partner with regional teams to understand international market trends, nuances, risk/opportunity to achieve business goals
Analyze and drive business performance/trends to ensure assortment maximizes growth potential; incorporating partner feedback at a country level is often needed to optimize inventory across all business models
Provide input to Monthly Planning Committee meetings with the goal of optimizing inventory across multiple distribution centers and multiple operating models based on merchandise and partner trends
Partner with Merchants to support assortment goals and product launch cadence
Develop and evolve merchandise planning processes to accommodate rapid expansion into new international markets
Drive creative thinking that focuses the team on top volume driving ideas and key initiatives
Develop rapport with partners and build credibility through effective communication
Respond to ad-hoc requests from cross-functional teams
Inventory Management
Manage merchandise inventory levels by market and store through collaboration with Market Analysts, Demand Forecasters, and Deployment Analysts
Drive hardline accountability for local distortions and concentrated market focus and support
Continually monitor and adjust inventory in-season to minimize markdowns and deliver end of season mark-out-of-stock
Align partner inventory expectations with the brand deployment strategy through continuous education of Victoria’s Secret inventory management process
Provide logistics partners volume projections inclusive of future store growth
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Minimum Salary: $95,000.00
Maximum Salary: $129,465.00
VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE:
5-7 years of experience in analytical positions such as merchandise planning, inventory deployment, demand forecasting, finance, or logistics
High level of technical proficiency using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and customer types/levels
Excellent communication, prioritizing and problem-solving skills
Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment of teamwork among associates
Travel to/from Columbus, OH and New York, NY as needed
International experience a plus
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Product Management
Industries
Manufacturing and Retail
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