The Senior Space Merchandise Planner for Bath & Body Works is responsible for leading a team of space analysts through the daily support of category management with specific focus to Sku and Assortment rationalization, Minimum presentation quantity assessment, and creation of visual support documents for stores. Reports to Manager of Space Planning. Leads 3-4 Space Analysts. Must possess the ability to:
Responsibilities• Lead the management and influence of holistic sku count strategy for total shop both in stores and online for both in season and preseason strategic deliverables.
• Oversee Space Analyst team and their involvement with category teams, magazine creation process, Minimum Presentation Qualities and Floorset management processes.
• Highlight the business opportunities and risks associated with the current financial position and actual performance of the business based on sku count and visual presentation in stores.
• Dual Channel, translating complex analyses into clear, concise, and actionable storylines.
• Maintain a strong pulse on category and collection performance and key storylines, ensuring a consistent and cohesive narrative across all executive level materials.
• 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.
• Exhibit flexibility by supporting additional Central Planning projects as business needs evolve and timelines shift.
• Actively pursuing growth and development opportunities, continually finding ways to improve
• Communicate openly and directly; accept responsibility and champion ideas despite challenges
• Champion change and demonstrating flexibility
• Encourage innovation, creativity and risk-taking through influence in teams
• Foster teamwork by building strong relationships across functional and division lines
• Set high personal performance standards that deliver results, convey a sense of urgency and passion for the business, and help achieve goals despite obstacles
Qualifications• 5-7+ years retail planning or relevant business experience, with previous space planning and visual systems a plus
• Proven ability to be a collaborative partner across multiple departments
• Organized with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deliverables
• Advanced technical skill proficiency using Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
• Advanced technical skill proficiency in MSI, Visual Systems, Relex; other retail planning systems experience
• Data curious; ability to learn, create, and trouble shoot highly technical reporting, severs, and AI capabilities
• Experience creating and troubleshooting TSQL processes from a variety of data sources a plus
Education
• Bachelor's degree - finance, operations, economics, business, statistics a plus
Core Competencies- Drives Results
- Action Oriented
- Collaborates
- Decision Making
- Nimble Learning
BenefitsFeeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good - every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:
- Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
- No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
- Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
- Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
- Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
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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.
