Operations Planner

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

The Sr. Operations Planner is a management position responsible for leading multiple books-of-business, including running and developing direct reports. This key contributor is accountable for seamless execution of the demand fulfillment portion of the Supply Chain from receipt of customer requirements to delivery of product to the customer distribution center, which includes but not limited to capacity planning, inventory management, data integrity, component procurement, production scheduling, and new launch execution. The Sr. Planner is a strategic thinker and self-starter responsible for developing supplier programs to improve lead-time, responsiveness, and reliability of product information. The Sr. Planner leads multiple vendor relationships to ensure coordinated development, implementation, and measurement of programs to support supply chain strategies. Works cross functionally with internal and external partners including Customer Planning, Allocation, Merchants, Finance, Commercialization, Logistics, and Warehousing teams to support production and flow!

Responsibilities

Vendor Management

• Responsible for identifying opportunities for growth and optimization in the Supply Chain.
• Coordinate, identify and understand factory capacity, both on individual factory level as well as across the entire category, to ensure optimal allocation of orders. Provide recommendations to Global Vendor Management team to ensure customer commitments will be met in-full and are prepared for growth.
• Lead operations team through the coordination of product line extensions, new product launches or strategic supply chain changes to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.
• Analyze vendor performance management, improvement and compliance
  
  

Customer & Inventory Management

• Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand and/or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials and adequate capacity
• Lead all stages of product lifecycle strategies including; launch, replenishment, chase and exit.
• Innovate supply chain strategies that benefit BBW inventory goals.
• Review Book-of-business on regular basis and lead to inventory targets and inventory levels
• Analyze inventories to resolve how to increase inventory turns, reduce liabilities, and optimize speed
• Support Quarter End inventory meetings with summaries of liabilities, at risk inventory, trends and P&L drivers.
• Support and partner with the Merchandising teams throughout the product lifecycle, identifying risks and opportunities based on analysis of the current business development
  
  

Talent

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the Supply Chain Team by providing leadership and training for individual associates.
• Builds strong and productive relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Leads, inspires, and motivates project and functional teams.
• Provides leadership in all people related activities e.g. performance management, recruitment, succession planning and talent development activities of the organization.
• Drive compliance within the team to all relevant Standards and Procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-7 years experience in Operations or Supply Planning, or related Supply Chain experience
• APICS certification or progress towards certification preferred
• Proficiency in PC based software tools (Microsoft Office Suite), SAP or equivalent ERP experience
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Operations Planning, Engineering or related fields preferred
  
  

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility
• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
• Observe, Engage & Connect
• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
• Deliver Business Results
  
  

Benefits

Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase program with discount
• No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including an inclusive family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
• 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!
  
  

Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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Category: Production and Sourcing