Planner II, Outlet Watch

Make An Impact:

We are seeking a talented Planner II to join our Planning team at Fossil Group. In this role, you will support the demand, financial, and inventory planning activities for the Outlet Watch business, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth. An ideal candidate will possess a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, value-driven environment focused on outlet-specific KPIs.
This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. You will report directly to the Watch Lead.
What you will do in this role:
Planning & Forecasting

Support the development of seasonal and annual financial plans for the Outlet Watch category, including sales, margin, and inventory targets
Build and maintain monthly by sku forecasts that reflect outlet-specific demand drivers such as promotions, clearance activity, and inventory availability
Partner with the Watch Lead to align outlet plans with overall category and brand strategies

Inventory & Flow Management

Monitor inventory levels to ensure healthy flow into and through the outlet channel
Analyze sell-through, weeks of supply, aging, and excess inventory to identify risks and opportunities
Provide recommendations for inventory deployment, rebalancing, rebuys, and exits to support outlet performance

Performance Analysis & Reporting

Track and analyze key outlet KPIs including sales, margin, AUR, inventory turns, sell-through, and forecast accuracy
Prepare regular business reporting and recaps, highlighting insights, risks, and action-oriented recommendations
Provide ad-hoc analysis related to promotions, markdowns, and inventory strategies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Merchandising, Allocation, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising and Supply Chain to ensure alignment on outlet strategies and execution
Communicate performance trends, risks, and opportunities clearly and proactively

Process & Tools

Maintain planning systems and reporting tools with accurate, timely data
Support continuous improvement of outlet planning processes, tools, and ways of working

Who You Are:

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field
2-4 years of experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, or a related analytical role
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with planning systems and reporting tools is preferred
Strong analytical and financial skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to clearly present performance trends and risks

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
Employee Discounts:
Enjoy savings on Fossil merchandise