Sr Merchandise Planner

About the role

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. An ideal candidate will possess a strong collaborative spirit and the technical expertise to balance complex forecasting with financial objectives. This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. What you will do in this role: • 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 our tops 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 • Ad hoc special projects as needed Success metrics: • Forecasting Accuracy • Attainment • On-time deliveries and Fill Rates • Excess Inventory Who You Are: 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 experience 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 is preferred but not required • Specific experience planning for key accounts and segmented assortments What We Offer: • Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services • Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources • Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers • Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays • Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options • Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs