Global Planner 2: Hybrid Forecast & Assortment

Fossil Group, Inc.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave program

Generous PTO

Hybrid+ remote options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fossil Group is seeking a Planner 2 to join the Planning team. This role will develop global assortment plans and manage demand forecasts to ensure proper inventory flow and to meet sales objectives.

Hybrid position onsite Monday through Thursday with remote option on Fridays, based in Richardson, TX. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Merchandising, forecast by product category, monitor KPIs, and support liquidations and delivery planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Retail Merchandising or equivalent work experience required.
• 3+ years’ experience in planning or buying.
• Experience in wholesale planning with watch/jewelry category is a plus.
• Driven and takes initiative; self-managing and proven success in planning or allocation.
• Strong organizational skills; analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop global assortment plans and set SKU targets; manage SKU counts.
• Build and manage annual, quarterly, monthly sales forecast by product category.
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Merchandising to develop forecast bottoms up/tops down.
• Forecast demand shipments monthly by SKU and monitor key metrics.
• Collaborate with Brand and Product teams on SKU-level planning and selection.

Skills

Experience in planning/buying

Initiative

Self-management

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Retail Merchandising

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Fossil Group is seeking a Planner 2 to join the Planning team. This role will develop global assortment plans and manage demand forecasts to ensure proper inventory flow and to meet sales objectives.

Hybrid position onsite Monday through Thursday with remote option on Fridays, based in Richardson, TX. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Merchandising, forecast by product category, monitor KPIs, and support liquidations and delivery planning.