Senior Planner, Outlets

Victoria’s Secret & Co.; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 99,400 - 134,715; Full time

Job summary

Victoria’s Secret & Co is seeking a Senior Planner to deliver financial and planning analysis for VS&Co outlet stores and the clearance site. You will work cross-functionally with finance, pricing, planning, real estate, store operations, field, digital, and distribution to optimize sales and margins.

The role requires 5–7+ years in retail planning and a finance or accounting background; a Bachelor's is preferred, with MBA a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of retail merchandise planning, inventory management, financial planning or financial analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred; MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sound financial and planning analysis related to sales, margin, pricing, and inventory for VS&Co outlet stores and the clearance site.
• Work cross-functionally with finance, pricing, planning, real estate, store ops, field, digital, and the distribution center.
• Prepare and analyze reporting identifying risks/opportunities as they relate to sales, margin, and inventory management.
• Identify and action pricing opportunities at the category and item level.
• Maintain category-level forecast of sales, units, margin, and inventory levels to optimize selling capacity.
• Partner with planning teams to influence pre-outlet pricing/inventory strategy (MOOS targets).
• Prepare monthly business review analysis for sales, margin, and inventory management to support key milestone meetings.
• Prepare monthly/seasonal budget and close responsibilities.
• Collaborate with many cross-functional partners, leading project initiatives from time to time.
• Complete special projects and ad hoc analysis as directed.

Skills

Excel modeling

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

MBA

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 Senior Planner is responsible for delivering sound financial and planning analysis related to sales, margin, pricing, and inventory for VS&Co outlet stores and, to a lesser extent, the VS&Co clearance site. This role works very cross‑functionally with a broad partner group including finance, pricing, planning, real estate, store ops, field, digital, and the distribution center.

Your Impact

• Prepare and analyze reporting that identifies business risks/opportunities as they relate to sales, margin, and inventory management (outlet stores and clearance site).
• Identify and action pricing opportunities at the category and item level.
• Maintain category‑level forecast of sales, units, margin, and inventory levels to identify opportunities for optimization and assess outlet store (and clearance site) selling capacity. Analysis will include style and SKU level reviews and pricing/cost information.
• Partner with planning teams to influence pre‑outlet pricing/inventory strategy (e.g., MOOS targets).
• Prepare monthly business review analysis as it relates to sales, margin, and inventory management to support key milestone meetings.
• Prepare monthly/seasonal budget and close responsibilities.
• Collaborate with many cross‑functional partners, leading project initiatives from time to time.
• Complete special projects and ad hoc analysis as directed.

Compensation

Minimum Salary: $99,400.00

Maximum Salary: $134,715.00

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 5-7+ years of retail merchandise planning, inventory management, financial planning or financial analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred; MBA a plus.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in delivering results as part of broader business.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks/projects while working in a dynamic, fast‑changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with various levels of management throughout the organization.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and Microsoft Excel modeling / PowerPoint abilities.
• Excellent team‑building skills and comfort with environment of change and group decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

EEO Statement

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.