Merchandise Planner- International

Victoria’s Secret & Co.; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is seeking a Merchandise Planner to set up processes supporting EU digital and store growth across categories, delivering in-depth sales and inventory analysis.

You will partner with the Global Digital team and international merchants to optimize assortment, inventory, and markdown strategies, and ensure accurate digital active dates across channels.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years 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.
• Excellent communication, prioritizing and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EU digital and store growth plans; analyze sales and inventory to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with Victoria’s Secret Global Digital and international merchants to understand market trends and drive assortment and markdown strategy.
• Ensure accurate digital active dates and alignment of inventory across channels with MAT and DAD tools.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support evolving business needs.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

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 Merchandise Planner will be responsible for setting up processes to support EU digital and store growth for all categories. They will work with their leader 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 Global and its Franchise Partners.

Your Impact

Merchandise Planning

• Manage sales plans and inventory levels for EU digital channel.
• Partner with Victoria’s Secret Global Digital (VSGD) team to understand market trends, nuances, risk/opportunity to achieve business goals.
• Analyze and drive business performance/trends to ensure assortment maximizes growth potential, incorporating assortment planning and tiering analysis.
• Provide input to Monthly Planning Committee (MPC) meetings with the goal of optimizing inventory across multiple D.C.s and operating models based on merchandise and sales trends
• Partner with Merchants to support assortment goals, product launch cadence, and markdown strategy.
• Ensure digital active dates are accurate and information is flowing from the international merchant assortment tool (MAT) and the Digital Active Date (DAD) tool.
• Develop rapport with cross-functional teams and build credibility through effective communication.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support evolving business needs

Inventory Management

• Manage merchandise inventory levels in the EU DC and ensure accurate ring-fencing across channels through inbound receipt tracking and collaboration with Merchandise Planners, Demand Forecasters, and Deployment Analysts.
• Continually monitor and adjust inventory in-season to minimize markdowns and deliver end of season mark-out-of-stock.
• Align VSGD inventory expectations with the brand deployment strategy through continuous education of Victoria’s Secret Global inventory management process.
• Partner with Logistics and UPS to provide EU DC volume projections.

Minimum Salary:

$86,800.00

Maximum Salary:

$117,600.00

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

Your Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
• 3-5 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
• 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 a commitment of teamwork among associates
• International experience a plus

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.