Manager, Planning Strategy

Victoria's Secret; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria's Secret is seeking a Manager, Planning Strategy in New York City to support strategy work for the merchandise planning function and strategic initiatives for the PINK and Beauty brands. This critical role focuses on driving business growth, working with various teams to articulate brand narratives, preparing presentation materials, and identifying opportunities through data analytics. Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and experience in merchandise planning are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandise planning or related fields.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic workstreams within the brands.
• Act as the liaison with Brand MP&A teams.
• Leverage data analytics to identify business opportunities.
• Prepare key presentation materials for stakeholders.

Job description

Description

Your Role

The Manager, Planning Strategy will support strategy work for the merchandise planning function, as well as strategic initiatives for both the PINK and Beauty brands. This role is key to driving business growth through the path to potential strategies. It will be responsible for supporting Planning Leadership, Enterprise Strategy Teams, CEO Office, Investor Relations and Brand Presidents to articulate the brand and product narrative as it relates to internal and external communications (e.g. Earnings Calls, Board of Directors, Milestone Meetings).

Your Impact

• Support strategic workstreams within the brands – from insights to inform concept to operational support of execution
• Serve as the Merchandise Planning representative for key business initiatives, acting as the liaison with Brand MP&A teams to drive operational execution and identify risks / opportunities
• Leverage data analytics, product insights, customer and market information to identify opportunities to drive continued business growth
• Prepare key presentation materials (e.g., Board of Directors, Investors, QBR/ELT, etc.)
• Offer perspectives on opportunities and risks within the business based on expert insights and analyses