Merchandise Planner, Beauty - International

This is a hybrid position based out of our Columbus, OH headquarters. Any out-of-state applicants will be required to travel to the office at least once a quarter.

Your Role:

The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for creating SKU level sales and inventory plans for Victoria’s Secret Global (VSG). They will work with the Manager to provide crucial in-depth sales & inventory analysis, as well as recommendations to the International team, to maximize sales and profitability for VSG and its Franchise Partners.

Why You Belong Here:

At Victoria’s Secret, we acknowledge your value. We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business. We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.

Your Impact:

• Develop and evolve merchandise planning processes to accommodate rapid expansion into new international markets.
• Manage merchandise inventory levels by market through collaboration with cross functional teams.
• Drive creative thinking that focuses the team on top volume driving ideas and key initiatives.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from cross-functional teams.
• Develop rapport with partners and build credibility through effective communication.
• Responsible for creating SKU level sales and inventory plans to achieve topline financial targets.
• Partner with merchants and cross-functional teams to recommend assortment adjustments.
• Prepare key sales and inventory reports to support Merchandise Planning Committee meeting (MPC) and other reoccurring sales meetings.
• Conduct business analysis in-season (standard reporting, test reads, ad hoc) to maximize sales and profit.
• Align partner inventory expectations with the brand deployment strategy through continuous education of Victoria’s Secret inventory management process.
• Identify product opportunities and recommend adjustment of shipment receipts and flow based on sales performance.
• Executes key planning processes related to buys and in season management (PO's, partner allocations, etc.).
• Partner with cross functional teams (Merchandising, Allocation, Commercial Managers, Operations, etc.) to achieve both financial and merchandising objectives.

Your Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in analytical positions such as merchandise planning, inventory deployment, demand forecasting, finance, or logistics.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required

Additional Preferred Experience:

• International experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and customer types/levels.
• Excellent statistical/quantitative analysis skills.
• Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment of teamwork among associates.
• High level of technical proficiency using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Excellent communication, prioritizing and problem-solving skills.

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, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.