Global Merchandise Planner: Forecast & Inventory Leader

Victoria’s Secret & Co.; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria's Secret & Co. is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to develop SKU-level sales and inventory plans for Victoria's Secret Global.

You will collaborate with the Manager and cross-functional teams to maximize sales and profitability across international markets. The role requires 5-7 years of analytical experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint/Access skills, and a proven ability to drive data-driven decisions and effective communication with partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5-7 years of analytical experience in merchandise planning, inventory deployment, demand forecasting, finance, or logistics.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Excellent statistical/quantitative analysis skills.
• 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 teamwork among associates.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales plans, open to buy, and inventory levels for respective book of business, including separate operating models and store/ecommerce formats.
• Create SKU level sales and inventory forecasts to achieve topline financial targets.
• Execute key planning processes related to buys and in season management (PO's, partner allocations, etc.)
• Partner with cross functional teams (Merchandising, Allocation, Commercial Managers, Operations, etc.) to achieve financial and merchandising objectives.
• Identify product opportunities and recommend adjustments of shipment receipts and flow based on sales performance.
• Prepare key sales and inventory reports to support MPC meetings and other sales meetings.
• Conduct in-season business analysis to maximize sales and profit.
• Partner with merchants to recommend assortment adjustments.
• Develop and evolve merchandise planning processes for expansion into new international markets.
• Drive creative thinking focusing on top volume ideas and key initiatives.
• Develop rapport with partners and build credibility through effective communication.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from cross-functional teams.
• Manage merchandise inventory levels by market through collaboration with cross functional teams.
• Align partner inventory expectations with brand deployment strategy through education of Victoria's Secret inventory management process.

Job description

Victoria's Secret & Co. is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to develop SKU-level sales and inventory plans for Victoria's Secret Global.

You will collaborate with the Manager and cross-functional teams to maximize sales and profitability across international markets. The role requires 5-7 years of analytical experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint/Access skills, and a proven ability to drive data-driven decisions and effective communication with partners.