Planner, International

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully. The Planner for BBW International will provide in-depth sales analysis, insights, and recommendations to maximize sales and profitability for BBW International and Franchise Partners. The role will also manage a product category for seasonal buys.

Responsibilities:

• Manage key franchise partners' sales and inventory plan and responsible for seasonal assortment buys.
• Report out business results weekly, clearly capturing risk, opportunities and follow up actions needed.
• Highlight the business opportunities and risks associated with the current financial position and actual performance of the business.
• Build pre-season plans and align with partners on areas of growth and calendarization.
• Provide opportunities and risks in weekly partner meetings and monthly Merchandise Planning Committee meetings.
• Establish strong working relationships with key partners including Allocation, Commercial Management, Digital, Merchandising and Finance.
• Actively pursue growth and development opportunities, continually finding ways to improve.
• Champion change, taking risks as needed and demonstrating flexibility.
• Encourage innovation, creativity and risk-taking through influence in teams.
• Cultivate the ability to work effectively under stressful and changing circumstances.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years retail planning or relevant business experience.
• Proven track record of being an active partner and team player across multiple departments.
• Organized with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive approach, strong problem solving capabilities and consistently apply innovative thinking to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• International retail experience an asset.
• Be available for conference call meetings outside of typical work hours due to franchise partner time differences.
• Expert technical skill proficiency using MSI tools preferred; other retail planning systems experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail Studies 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:

• 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 with discount.
• No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a 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

We are an equal opportunity 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.