Operations Planner

Victoria’s Secret & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is seeking an Operations Planner in New York to lead supply chain planning, costing, and on-time delivery for selected categories.

The role acts as a trusted advisor to internal partners and external vendors, requiring meticulous attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will manage component and finished goods inventory, oversee S&OP with vendors, ensure OT&C accountability at 95%+, and collaborate to accelerate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 3–5 years of production planning, supply chain, or inventory management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage component inventory and finished goods; order and track material flow.
• Lead S&OP processes between vendor and Victoria’s Secret Beauty.
• Ensure OT&C accountability is at 95% or higher with vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Coordinate timely delivery of finished goods and prioritize production with vendors.
• Expedite shipments or production to meet speed initiatives.
• Conduct capacity planning for short- and long-term horizons.
• Issue purchase orders for components and finished goods; negotiate terms.
• Communicate launch forecasts and mid-range receipt plans with partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Influencing skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

SAP MRP

MS Office

Job description

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.

Your Role

Victoria’s Secret Beauty is looking for an Operations Planner to join the team! This role manages supply chain planning, costing, financial communication, on‑time delivery, and inventory for specific business categories. This role is a trusted advisor for both internal cross‑functional partners and external vendors. This person has exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and influencing skills, and is motivated to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Your Impact

• Responsible for ordering and management of Component Inventory and Finished Goods
• Manage S&OP between vendor and Victoria’s Secret Beauty business
• Ensure vendor OT&C accountability is at 95% or higher
• Ensure finished product is delivered to warehouses in a timely manner; work in conjunction with vendors to prioritize production
• Expedite shipments / production to meet speed initiatives
• Short‑term and long‑term capacity planning
• Issue component and finished good purchase orders and negotiate with vendors to secure production
• Communicate new launch forecasts and medium‑range receipt plans
• Partner with vendors to identify future supply chain requirements

Brand Management

• Build relationship as a trusted advisor
• Responsible for communicating/updating changes to open orders: status reporting to cross‑functional partners (OT&C accountability at 95%)
• Review and communicate feasibility and timing for all buy requests
• Informs cross‑functional partners of excess inventory in Semi Annual Sales and Clearance buys; assist with component run‑outs to reduce inventory liability
• Partners with cross‑functional partners to develop new launch and medium range receipt plan
• Understand and support business and process changes by utilizing a speed and agility mindset
• Identify opportunities to reduce lead times
• Identify opportunities to gain agility within the supply chain

Inventory Management

• Responsible for the data integrity of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) that will enable a consistent planning horizon
• Execute buys using SAP MRP
• Manage to component inventory targets
• Manage detailed Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy (waste factors and usage); work closely with Inventory Control during Book to Book to identify and resolve BOM issues
• Assist Inventory Control with Physical Inventory and provide support to resolve issues
• Provide justification for excess inventory in quarterly review of Excess and Obsolete reconciliation
• Conduct End of Season inventory management planning; execute ad hoc cycle counts and run‑outs to reduce liability
• Analyze data, review reports, and resolve issues to maintain a clean Book of Business with focus on inventory turns

Minimum Salary: $77,800.00

Maximum Salary: $102,165.00

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

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 3-5 years of production planning, supply chain, or inventory management experience
• Experience in manufacturing and\/or consumer goods\/retail preferred
• Solid business acumen and ability to make recommendations and business decisions in partnership with leader
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated initiative and ability to achieve results
• Ability to build and foster strong trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners
• System and computer proficiency (SAP, MSOffice)

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.