Merchandise Planning Analyst

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

The Financial Analyst on the Merchandise Planning & Allocation team is responsible for supporting executional and analytical responsibilities tied to assortment architecture. Reports to a Senior Planner of Central Planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with merchant teams on assortment attribution to aggregate total shop assortment reporting.

• Provide weekly recaps on assortment performance.

• Present pre-season assortment architecture in Monthly Planning Review (MPR).

• Foster teamwork by being a valued teammate and building good relationships across functional and division lines.

• Review and provide assortment hind sighting for each season to cross-functional teams.

• Observe and implement process opportunities and continuous improvements

• Set high personal performance standards, demonstrating a sense of urgency and passion for business, and overcoming obstacles to achieve goals

Qualifications

• 2-4 years analytical & forecasting experience in retail industries

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to meet due dates and balance multiple tasks/projects

• Highly organized and proactive about setting and solving priorities

• Ability to see how a task or decision relates to the total enterprise

• Capability to work with various levels of management throughout the organization

• Strong in Excel and PowerPoint with desire to learn new applications

• Solid understanding of retail math, merchandising and the merchandise planning process

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Retail, or Business-related field preferred

Core Competencies

• Drives Results

• Action Oriented

• Collaborates

• Decision Making

• Nimble Learning

Benefits

Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.

• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.

• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.

• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.

• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.

• Visit bbwbenefits.com (https://careers.bathandbodyworks.com/benefits) 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 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance (https://bca.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/Uploads/fciho/FCIHO%20Notice%20to%20Applicants%20for%20Private%20Employers%20-%20English%20ADA%20Final.pdf) , Philadelphia Fair Chance Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20260428133610/Fair-Criminal-Records-Screening-Standards-Ordinance-amendments-2026.pdf?ogbsw7y28sd) , San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/2025\_FCO\_Poster\_June2025.pdf) , Washington Fair Chance Act Guide (https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Civil%20Rights%20Division/Fair%20Chance%20Act/FCA-Flyer\_June%202026\_English\_Update.pdf?VersionId=mmfHLJ9an2.w58wsyA2a.Buxej.FZ06Y)

We are an equal opportunity 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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