Sr Merchandise Planner

Make an Impact – we are seeking a talented Sr. Planner to join our Planning team at Fossil Group. In this role you will play a pivotal role in planning for our business, ensuring that forecasts align with commercial strategies and inventory goals. The position is hybrid, onsite Monday‑through‑Thursday with remote work on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Forecast 12‑month rolling demand for key accounts, adjusting in‑season based on performance and commercial inputs.
• Develop a SKU‑level bottoms‑up forecast that aligns with top‑down financial plans and overall brand and commercial strategies.
• Partner with sales teams pre‑market to identify seasonal newness and replenishment needs.
• Work with supply planners to ensure proper flow and delivery of merchandise to the customer.
• Build and maintain various reports to assist with meeting sales and inventory goals.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional partners to manage excess and markdown inventory.
• Execute ad‑hoc special projects as needed.

Success Metrics

• Forecasting accuracy attainment.
• On‑time deliveries and fill rates.
• Excess inventory reduction.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of dedicated planning experience.
• Proven experience managing bottoms‑up forecasting for full assortments, including newness, carryover, and markdown SKUs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with integrating hard order or PO bookings into a rolling forecast.
• Familiarity with post‑order reconciliation processes and tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional partners at various levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, Tableau, GCP, or Google Suite.
• Prior management experience (preferred but not required).
• Specific experience planning for key accounts and segmented assortments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and well‑being services.
• 401(k) match and educational resources for retirement planning.
• Paid parental leave and return‑to‑work program.
• Generous paid time off, including floating holidays, sick time, personal days, and summer flex Fridays.
• Work flexibility: hybrid schedule plus “Work‑From‑Anywhere” options.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: onsite Monday through Thursday; remote work available on Fridays. Additional “Work‑From‑Anywhere” flexibility is offered.