Inventory Planning Manager

Description

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 Inventory Deployment Manager is responsible for owning the buying and deployment of finished goods to various DCs/FCs and stores for an assigned book of business/businesses (collection of Sub-Brands or Classes of merchandise). Lead a team of Planners who translate the merchandise plan into thoughtful buying and deployment plans that incorporate speed and agility to mitigate risk. They collaborate with the Merchandise Planning team to ensure that inventory is handled to constraints and targets are aligned with the business strategy across channels.

The manager will ensure that team deploys optimum inventory levels to enhance sales and margins and to achieve targeted levels of inventory productivity, in support of overall product and company profitability. Collaborates with the Production team on receipt planning and production and with Logistics team on product flow. This position reports to Director of Inventory Omni.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and develop team including providing leadership guidance, empowerment, and motivation to team leaders, to ultimately drive overall team performance.

+ Support strategic vision for team and function. Empower team and remove obstacles to achieve best possible outcomes.

+ Challenge and question status quo to implement process improvements and optimization.

+ Applies strong strategic mentality and functional knowledge & execution across the major merchandise categories at an Omni level (Stores & Web along with BOPIS and Loyalty considerations).

+ Strategic partner with both Stores & Digital Merchandising, Category & Central Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution Center, FCs, Stores to optimize flow of goods from the vendor into the DC/FC into the store back room.

+ Partner on Inventory strategy related to Growth initiatives, New Launches, Restages, Speed and Product Flow initiative/Technology work.

+ Ensures the appropriate prioritization of any constrained goods across multiple channels to drive maximum sales & margin for business.

+ Exemplifies a strong discernment to be able to provide proactive and concise inventory details that are category-specific in leadership forums.

+ Tracks the larger shop trend and shifts in promotional activity to ensure the team can support business needs with appropriate inventory levels across channels.

+ Anticipate future impacts and needs to proactively plan deliverables, communications, and create opportunities to achieve objectives while remaining agile.

+ Develops and implements processes to achieve organizational objectives;
Helps others create and apply new concepts and solutions.

+ Addresses primarily operational challenges that are varied in nature but with some precedent.

Qualifications

+ A minimum of 7 years proven experience in MP&A or finance required. One (1) or more years of MP&A managerial experience required.

+ Retail supply chain knowledge and experience in a change agile retail environment.

+ Strong communication and constructive dialogue skills

+ Problem-solving skills - proactively recommends solutions to various partners; makes decisions with limited information

+ Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze and understand quantitative data

+ Strong software skills (PC-based); proven ability to learn and apply new software technology. Systems used:
Manugistics, SAP, Microstrategy, Relex.

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 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!

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