Planner 2 - Leathers

TX - Corporate

Corporate

Planning & Allocation

Who We Are

At Fossil Group, we dare to dream, disrupt, and deliver in a better way. We are committed to creating great watches, jewelry, and leather goods by investing in technology and long-term value creation. We do this by living out our core values - Authenticity, Grit, Curiosity, Humor and Impact - each and every day, continually powered by purpose and our people. Come be a part of Fossil, where we thrive on diversity, innovation, uniqueness, and inclusion!

Make an Impact

Fossil Group is looking for a Planner 2 to manage the leathers category planning for the Fossil brand. This Planner will develop global assortment plans and manage demand forecast to ensure proper inventory flow and management of merchandise to meet sales objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Develop global assortment plans and set sku targets and manage sku counts
* Build and manage annual, quarterly, monthly sales forecast by product category
* Coordinate with sales, marketing, finance and merchandising to develop forecast bottoms up/tops down
* Forecast demand shipments monthly by sku
* Assist in managing key metrics (sales, returns, markdowns/on order and margins)
* Work closely and communicate with Brand team and Product team to assist in the selection/planning process of product/merchandise on a SKU level
* Assist in determining liquidated product and exit strategy for stock
* Work with Supply planners to ensure proper flow and delivery of merchandise
* Build and maintain various reports to assist in meeting sales objectives
* Ad hoc special projects as needed

Your Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Retail Merchandising or equivalent work experience
* 3+ years' experience in planning or buying
* Experience in wholesale planning with watch/jewelry category is a plus
* Driven and takes initiative
* Self-managing and proven success in planning, buying or allocation
* Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
* Inquisitive and eager to learn
* Attention to detail
* Analytical skills
* Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Enterprise products
* SAP knowledge preferred

The Perks

* Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health and well-being services

* 401(k) match and education on retirement planning

* Paid parental leave for eligible employees, and a Return Back to Work program for new parents and caregivers to phase back into work on a reduced schedule

* Generous Paid Time Off including Floating Holidays, Volunteer Time, and Summer Flex Fridays

* Hybrid working schedules

* Tuition Reimbursement on approved programs

* Fossil Merchandise Discounts

Accommodations Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and strongly encourage candidates of colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents and individuals with disabilities to apply. If you need accommodations at any point during the interview process please let us know at applicationaccommodation@fossil.com. #LI-Hybrid, #LI-JJK

Brand Name

Fossil

Job Status

Full Time

LinkedIn Job Level

Associate