Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develop global assortment plans and set sku targets and manage sku counts
· Build and manage annual, quarterly, monthly sales forecast by product category
· Coordinate with sales, marketing, finance and merchandising to develop forecast bottoms up/tops down
· Forecast demand shipments monthly by sku
· Assist in managing key metrics (sales, returns, markdowns/on order and margins)
· Work closely and communicate with Brand team and Product team to assist in the selection/planning process of product/merchandise on a SKU level
· Assist in determining liquidated product and exit strategy for stock
· Work with Supply planners to ensure proper flow and delivery of merchandise
· Build and maintain various reports to assist in meeting sales objectives
· Ad hoc special projects as needed
· Bachelor’s degree in Retail Merchandising or equivalent work experience
· 3+ years’ experience in planning or buying
· Experience in wholesale planning with watch/jewelry category is a plus
· Driven and takes initiative
· Self-managing and proven success in planning, buying or allocation
· Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
· Inquisitive and eager to learn
· Attention to detail
· Analytical skills
· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Enterprise products
· SAP knowledge preferred
• Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health and well-being services
• 401(k) match and education on retirement planning
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees, and a Return Back to Work program for new parents and caregivers to phase back into work on a reduced schedule
• Generous Paid Time Off including Floating Holidays, Volunteer Time, and Summer Flex Fridays
• Hybrid working schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement on approved programs
• Fossil Merchandise Discounts