Senior Inventory Planner

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy. The Senior Inventory Planner for Bath & Body Works is responsible for the allocating and forecasting of inventory associated with product merchandising categories across both Stores and Direct Channels. This role generates and analyzes data and reacts to financial inventory plans by channel in support of the business initiatives, budget, and strategic objectives. They will report to a Manager, Director or AVP of Inventory Planning and lead a team of Inventory Deployment Analysts. Responsibilities

• Lead the inventory deployment team, executing allocation targets by channel and manage inventory levels at sku level based on pricing and promotion, merchandise plans, targets, and exit strategies
• Incorporate allocation parameters (weekly projections, store forecasting, launch targets, supply chain capacities) into a network flow that meets sales and inventory goals
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and DC operations on orders, capacity, and continuous improvement on speed and agility
• Highlight the business opportunities and risks as it relates to inventory associated with the current unit position and actual performance of the business
• Review and provide seasonal hindsights for cross-functional team
• Provide the leadership and the necessary formal and informal training, including one-on-one development, needed to support a team that contributes consistent financial growth to the business
• Communicate openly and directly; accept responsibility and champion ideas despite challenges
• Encourage innovation, creativity and risk-taking through influence in teams
• Cultivate the ability to work effectively under stressful and changing circumstances
• Foster teamwork by being a valued teammate and building good relationships across functional and division lines
• Set high personal performance standards that deliver results, convey an enthusiasm for the business, and help achieve goals despite obstacles

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years retail planning or relevant business experience
• Organized with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time
• Expertise and technical skill proficiency using Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
• Expertise and technical skill proficiency using Arthur and/or MSI tools preferred; other retail planning systems experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, economics, business, statistics preferred; or equivalent experience

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility
• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
• Observe, Engage & Connect
• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
• Deliver Business Results

Benefits Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That's why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase program with discount
• No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including an inclusive family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
• 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!

Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. 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: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States. Application window will close when all role(s) are filled.