Merchandise Planner, .com, Skincare

About the position

The Merchandise Planner for .com Skincare at Sephora plays a crucial role in managing brand planning, forecasting, and inventory allocation to ensure product availability and optimize sales. This position involves collaboration with various teams to develop strategies, analyze data, and drive business growth while maintaining effective communication with vendors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage Brand Planning for both pre-season and in-season timeframes to ensure in-stock targets are met.
• Own accurate monthly in-season Open to Buy (OTB) sales, gm%, receipt, and inventory adjustment projections.
• Partner with Demand Planning on forecast alignment and strategy.
• Create pre-season Brand Budget Plans in collaboration with Inventory Directors, Merchants, and Vendors.
• Guide Merchandise Planning Assistants to prioritize newness and communicate delays in key launches.
• 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.
• Maintain consistent communication with vendors regarding sales performance and outstanding issues.
• Validate productive assortment through analysis and recommendations.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of Planning experience
• Excellent technical skills - MS Office (specifically Excel, Word)
• Ability to contribute new ideas and find solutions to business challenges in merchandising, operations, and finance
• Proven ability to interpret and synthesize data into intelligent business decisions
• 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
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, often-changing environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• Various paid time off programs
• Employee discount/perks
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee referral bonus program