Operations Planner Job at Bath and Body Works (Reynoldsburg)

Job Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully. Responsible for working with customers to identify future supply chain requirements. Runs procurement of components to make products in conjunction with scheduling production of the finished product at vendors. Ensures that the finished product is delivered to customer warehouses in a timely manner and works in conjunction with customers to prioritize production. Works cross functionally with teams to support production and flow. Responsible for the data integrity of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) that will enable a consistent planning horizon. Identifies and implements speed initiatives!

Job Responsibility

Responsible for working with customers to identify future supply chain requirements
Runs procurement of components to make products in conjunction with scheduling production of the finished product at vendors
Ensures that the finished product is delivered to customer warehouses in a timely manner and works in conjunction with customers to prioritize production
Works cross functionally with teams to support production and flow
Responsible for the data integrity of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) that will enable a consistent planning horizon
Identifies and implements speed initiatives
Vendor Management
Responsible for issuing components and finished good PO's and the deliberations with vendors to secure production
Handles scheduling while balancing priority between vendor base and MP&A
Ensure vendor On Time & Complete accountability at 95% or higher
Expediting shipments /production to meet speed initiatives
Completes short-term and long-term capacity planning
Communicates new launch forecasts and medium range receipt plans
Brand Management
To form relationships as a trusted advisor to cross functional teams
Handles speed to market initiatives
Responsible for communicating/updating changes to open orders – status reporting to retail partners – (OT&C accountability at 95%)
Review & communicate feasibility & timing for all buy requests
Inform retail partners of use of excess inventory in Semi Annual Sales and Clearance Buys
assist with component run outs to reduce inventory liability
Partners with Retail to develop new launch and medium range receipt plan
Speed and Agility
Understand and supports business as well as process changes related to Speed
Find opportunities to reduce lead times and gain agility within the supply chain
Inventory Management
Complete buys using SAP MRP ensuring all master data is accurate and timely
Lead to component inventory targets
Handles detailed Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy including waste factors and usage
Works closely with Inventory Control during Book to Book to identify/resolve BOM issues
Provides Inventory Control with support needed to resolve PI/B2B issues
Involved in quarterly review of Excess & Obsolete reconciliation and provides explanations/reasons for excess inventory with partnership with retail partners
Participates in end of season inventory management planning
ad hoc cycle counts and run outs to reduce liability
Responsible for analyzing data, reviewing reports and resolving issues to maintain a clean Book of Business with focus on inventory turns
Talent Management & Development
Creation and execution of Individual Development Plan (IDP) / Personal Performance Objectives (PPO's) / Quarterly Connects / Performance Review in accordance with the performance management life cycle process
Identify continuous learning opportunities for own development (ie. Learning Manager, attend other meetings to gain insights, job shadowing, vendor visits)
Participate in regular touch-bases with leaders as well as cross functional partners
Train cross functional partners and participate in onboarding initiatives when appropriate

Requirements

3 - 5 years of production planning / supply chain / inventory management experience
Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred
Show discernment and ability to make recommendations and business decisions with supervisor
System and computer proficiency (SAP, MSOffice, MS Dossier)
Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with demonstrated initiative and ability to achieve results
Ability to build and develop strong trusted advisor relationships with internal as well as external partners
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
APICS, CPIM a plus

Nice to have

Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred
APICS, CPIM a plus

What we offer

Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
Access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office
401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave
Access to family and lifestyle programs including a 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

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