Planner II, Outlet Watch

Fossil Group • Richardson, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level