What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner 1 - CRP Plng Purchasing position at Fossil Group, Inc.?
At Fossil Group, we are a global team that dares to dream, disrupt, and deliver innovative watches, jewelry, and leather goods to the world. We're committed to long-term value creation, driven by our core values: Authenticity, Grit, Curiosity, Humor, and Impact. If you are a forward-thinker who thrives in a diverse, global setting, we want to hear from you.
Make An Impact
Fossil Group is seeking a Planner 1 to help manage the eCommerce business. In this role, you will manage category financial plans and bottom-up SKU-level plans to ensure optimal inventory flow for the Fossil website.
Your Key Responsibilities Include
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices without regard to age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
If you need any accommodations during the interview process, just let us know at careers@fossil.com.
Make An Impact
Fossil Group is seeking a Planner 1 to help manage the eCommerce business. In this role, you will manage category financial plans and bottom-up SKU-level plans to ensure optimal inventory flow for the Fossil website.
Your Key Responsibilities Include
- Build and manage the annual and monthly financial plans at the Category and Region levels, ensuring alignment with overall Sales, Margin, and Inventory targets.
- Strategically manage SKU-level inventory flow to meet key Inventory goals (e.g., Sell-Through %, Weeks of Supply). Proactively flag inventory risks/opportunities and ensure orders and receipts are delivered on time to support forecasts.
- Generate and distribute various weekly reports to analyze business performance and clearly communicate critical insights and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Coordinate the execution of new product launches, promotions, and key marketing priorities in close partnership with Brand, eCommerce Merchants, and Marketing teams.
- Collaborate on pricing and promotional strategies for the direct-to-consumer channel, ensuring alignment with brand objectives to maximize margins, drive sales, and optimize inventory performance.
- Ensure the seamless operation of the website by proactively identifying and resolving issues, managing assortment updates, and overseeing accurate pricing feeds to deliver an optimal customer experience.
- Lead and execute ad hoc special projects as required to support key strategic initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Retail Merchandising or equivalent experience.
- 2 years of experience in planning, buying, or allocation, specifically around DTC/ecommerce, with proven success in these areas.
- Strong analytical, multi-tasking, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Enterprise products; SAP knowledge preferred.
- Driven, takes initiative, self-managing, inquisitive, and eager to learn.
- Experience in e-commerce is a plus.
- Experience in planning for watch, jewelry, or leather categories is a plus.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices without regard to age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
If you need any accommodations during the interview process, just let us know at careers@fossil.com.