Sr Merchandise Planner

Fossil Group; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Hybrid work flexibility

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fossil Group in Richardson, TX seeks a Sr. Planner to drive demand forecasting and inventory alignment. You will balance 12‑month forecasts with commercial strategies and financial goals, partnering with sales and supply planning to optimize replenishment and assortments.

The role is hybrid, onsite Mon-Thu with remote Fridays, offering collaboration across teams and a focus on forecast accuracy and inventory health.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of dedicated planning experience.
• Proven experience managing bottoms-up forecasting for full assortments (newness, carryover, markdown).
• Advanced Excel with ability to integrate PO bookings into forecasts.
• Familiarity with post-order reconciliation processes and tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Forecast 12-month rolling demand for key accounts and adjust in-season.
• Develop SKU-level bottoms-up forecasts aligned with financial plans.
• Partner with sales to identify seasonal newness and replenishment needs.
• Coordinate with Supply planning for merchandise flow and delivery.
• Build and maintain reports to support sales and inventory goals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to manage excess and markdown inventory.
• Execute ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Google Suite

Job description

Make An Impact:

We are seeking a talented Sr. Planner to join our Planning team at Fossil Group. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in planning for our business, ensuring that forecasts align with commercial strategies and inventory goals. An ideal candidate will possess a strong collaborative spirit and the technical expertise to balance complex forecasting with financial objectives.

This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

What you will do in this role:

• Forecast 12-month rolling demand for key accounts, adjusting in-season based on performance and commercial inputs
• Develop a sku level bottoms up forecast that aligns with our tops down financial plans and overall brand and commercial strategies
• Partner with sales teams pre-market to identify seasonal newness and replenishment needs
• Work with Supply planners to ensure proper flow and delivery of merchandise to the customer
• Build and maintain various reports to assist with meeting sales and inventory goals
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to manage excess and markdown inventory
• Ad hoc special projects as needed

Success metrics:

• Forecasting Accuracy
• Attainment
• On-time deliveries and Fill Rates
• Excess Inventory

Who You Are:

Requirements

• 3-6 years of dedicated planning experience
• Proven experience managing bottoms-up forecasting for full assortments, including newness, carryover, and markdown SKUs
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience and familiarity with integrating hard order or PO bookings into a rolling forecast
• Familiarity with post-order reconciliation processes and tools
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners at various levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, Tableau, GCP, or Google Suite
• Prior management experience is preferred but not required
• Specific experience planning for key accounts and segmented assortments

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources
• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers
• Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus "Work-From-Anywhere" options
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs