Sr Merchandise Planner

The SSI Group; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) match

Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work

Job summary

Fossil Group is seeking a Sr. Planner to join our Planning team. This role focuses on forecasting alignment with commercial strategies and inventory goals, leveraging collaboration with cross-functional partners.

The position is hybrid, onsite Monday-Thursday with optional remote Fridays, offering opportunities to influence multi-channel merchandise plans and optimize stock across key accounts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Forecast 12-month rolling demand for key accounts and adjust in-season.
• Develop SKU-level bottoms-up forecast aligned with tops-down plans.
• Collaborate with sales pre-market to identify seasonal newness and replenishment needs.
• Coordinate with supply planners to ensure flow and delivery of merchandise.
• Build and maintain reports to support sales and inventory goals.
• Manage excess and markdown inventory with cross-functional partners.
• Perform ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Forecasting

Communication

Collaboration

Reconciliation knowledge

Tools

Excel

SAP

Tableau

GCP/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