Manager of Merchandise Planning, Intimates - International

Victoria’s Secret & Co.; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 113,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is seeking a Manager of Merchandise Planning for its International teams. You will lead the planning function, manage the order/buy process, and partner with regional teams to optimize inventory and assortments across franchise partners worldwide.

You will drive performance analysis, present planning committee updates, and mentor planning staff. Travel to Columbus, OH and New York, NY is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Planning or Allocation.
• Retail supply chain knowledge.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and negotiate best alternatives.
• Manages and motivates people to results; sets challenging standards of achievement; leads others to action.
• Identifies/influences critical stakeholders; proactively problem solves and recommends solutions.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze and understand quantitative data.
• Advanced experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Experience with EDW, SAP, JDA a plus.
• International experience a plus; travel to Columbus, OH and New York, NY as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Merchandise Planning team for Victoria's Secret International.
• Manage the order/buy process to maximize sales in franchise businesses worldwide.
• Work closely with the North America planning team on assortment strategies and changes.
• Partner with Merchants to support assortment goals and product launch cadence.
• Analyze and drive performance/trends to optimize inventory across models.
• Collaborate with regional teams to understand international market trends and risks.
• Manage sales plans, open-to-buy, and inventory across multiple books of business.
• Present and manage Monthly Planning Committee meetings to optimize inventory.
• Lead planning teams day-to-day, setting priorities and developing talent.
• Travel as needed for collaboration and franchise partner calls.

Skills

Planning

Allocation

People Management

Retail Supply Chain

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Prioritization

Problem Solving

International Experience

Travel

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

EDW

SAP

JDA

Job description

Why You Belong Here

At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.

We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.

Description

Your Role:

The Manager, Merchandise Planning for Victoria’s Secret International leads the Merchandise Planning team in managing the order/buy process to maximize sales in Victoria’s Secret Franchise businesses around the world.

Your Impact

• Work closely with North America planning team to ensure International is up to date with all new assortment strategies and changes.
• Partner with Merchants to support assortment goals and product launch cadence
• 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
• Partner with regional teams to understand international market trends, nuances, risk/opportunity to achieve business goals
• Manage sales plans, open to buy, and inventory levels across multiple books of business, including separate operating models and store/ecommerce formats
• Present and manage Monthly Planning Committee meetings with the goal of optimizing inventory across multiple D.C.s and multiple operating models based on merchandise and partner trends
• Manage planning teams in day-to-day processes, establishing priorities, developing talent, etc.
• Cultivate a culture of teamwork, appreciation, and transparency to drive results
• Responsible for recruiting, on-boarding, development, and retention of talent.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Salary: $112,700.00

Maximum Salary: $146,400

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

Your Experience:

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Planning or Allocation, including management experience
• Retail supply chain knowledge
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and negotiate best alternatives.
• Manages and motivates people to results; sets challenging standards of achievement; leads others to action
• Identifies/influences critical stakeholders; proactively problem solves and recommends solutions
• Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze and understand quantitative data
• Advanced experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong prioritization skills
• Experience with EDW, SAP, JDA a plus
• International experience a plus
• Travel to/from Columbus, OH and New York, NY as needed
• Quarterly calls with each franchise partner may result in working ‘off hours’ or occasional travel.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance

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