Merchandise Planner, .com

Job ID: 257069Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)Job Type: Full TimePosition Type: RegularJob Function: Logistics/OperationsRemote Eligible:Hybrid ScheduleCompany Overview:At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.The Opportunity:Planning, forecasting and allocating product are the crucial first steps in the product's journey to our clients. It takes analytical, strategic, and results-oriented inventory management professionals to build our brand partnerships, forecast client behaviors and optimize inventory levels across our network. Operations and logistics complete the products' journey into our clients' hands. Our energetic and innovative team continually improves speed and accuracy on our promise to our clients in a fast growing and ever-evolving marketplace. It's one thing to create experiencesbut the key is in delivering them.As a Merchandise Planner .com, you will manage Brand Planning for both pre-season and in season timeframes to ensure in stock targets are met. Reporting to the Senior Planner, Inventory Planning, you will be the financial partner with the Merchant to grow and drive business.In addition you will... Open to Buy (OTB): Own accurate monthly in season OTB sales, gm%, receipt, and inventory adjustment projections. Reconcile OTB Sales and Receipt projections to Replenishment/Demand Planning system forecasts. Present at monthly cross- functional OTB meeting Create pre-season Brand Budget Plans partnering with Inventory Directors,Merchants, and Vendors Develop New Brand strategies, projected sales, inventory by SKU needs, and order flow set ups for launch timeframe Partner with Demand Planning on forecast alignment and strategy Partner and guide Merchandise Planning Assistants to prioritize newness/important orders, elevate and communicate delays in key launches Analytics: Analyze and validate sales and inventory needs for Key Initiatives, Animations and promotions. Conduct Newness hindsight and key initiatives analysis on a seasonal basis Develop liquidation strategy on exit brands/collections or overstock Consistent communication with vendors on sales performance, in stocks, and outstanding issues outstanding issues 10% Validate productive assortment by analysis and recommendations of presentation, items to discontinue, and items to develop, within productivity guidelines in collaboration with Merchandising TeamWe'd love to hear from you if you have... 2-5 Supply Chain Planning Experience Excellent technical skills - MS Office (specifically Excel, Word) Contributes new ideas and finds solutions to business challenges in merchandising, operations and finance Proven ability to interpret and synthesize data into intelligent business decisions Must be detail-oriented, with strong organizational and task management skills Clear and concise written, verbal, and presentation skills Good negotiation skills Strong problem solving and analytical skills Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities Strong verbal and written communication skills Keen attention to detail. Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing environmentThe annual base salary range for this position is $97,155.00 - $108,585.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant's qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. Sephora offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.While at Sephora, you'll enjoy... The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with. The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans. The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.You can unleash your creativity, because we've got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.