Planner 1

Fossil Group • Richardson, TX

243d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fossil Group is looking for a Planner 1 to help manage the Fossil Outlet Stores concept and perform Fossil Brand global assortment planning tasks. This Planner will manage the Stores Open-to-buy and bottom up sku level plans to ensure proper inventory flow to stores.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Retail Merchandising or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in planning or buying.
• Experience in stores planning with watch/jewelry/leather 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 Excel and Google Enterprise products.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and Manage the Stores Open-to-buy for responsible categories, aligning to Sales, Margin, and Inventory Goals.
• Collaborates with Allocator to ensure inventory flow to stores aligns to Sales and Inventory goals (ST%, WOS, etc).
• Coordinates with Brand merchants, Store Operations, and Visual Merchandising teams on in-store floorset, promotion, and task execution.
• Run and builds reports to help analyze the business and communicate with cross-functional partners.
• Helps determine pricing and promotions with Brand guardrails for Fossil Outlets to achieve both sales and margin objectives, leveraging inventory.
• Help maintain global assortment planning tasks for responsible category (status and end date changes, sku count and sku productivity, etc.) to drive the most productive and profitable assortments.
• Ad hoc special projects as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree