Planner II, Outlet Watch

Make An Impact:We are seeking a talented Planner II to join our Planning team at Fossil this role you will support the demand financial and inventory planning activities for the Outlet Watch business partnering closely with cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth. An ideal candidate will possess a proactive solution-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced value-driven environment focused on outlet-specific role is a hybrid position requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Fridays. You will report directly to the Watch you will do in this role:Planning & ForecastingSupport the development of seasonal and annual financial plans for the Outlet Watch category including sales margin and inventory targetsBuild and maintain monthly by sku forecasts that reflect outlet-specific demand drivers such as promotions clearance activity and inventory availabilityPartner with the Watch Lead to align outlet plans with overall category and brand strategiesInventory & Flow ManagementMonitor inventory levels to ensure healthy flow into and through the outlet channelAnalyze sell-through weeks of supply aging and excess inventory to identify risks and opportunitiesProvide recommendations for inventory deployment rebalancing rebuys and exits to support outlet performancePerformance Analysis & ReportingTrack and analyze key outlet KPIs including sales margin AUR inventory turns sell-through and forecast accuracyPrepare regular business reporting and recaps highlighting insights risks and action-oriented recommendationsProvide ad-hoc analysis related to promotions markdowns and inventory strategiesCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Merchandising Allocation Store Operations Visual Merchandising and Supply Chain to ensure alignment on outlet strategies and executionCommunicate performance trends risks and opportunities clearly and proactivelyProcess & ToolsMaintain planning systems and reporting tools with accurate timely dataSupport continuous improvement of outlet planning processes tools and ways of workingWho You Are:A Bachelors degree in Business Finance Supply Chain Merchandising or a related field24 years of experience in merchandise planning demand planning or a related analytical roleAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with planning systems and reporting tools is preferredStrong analytical and financial skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environmentExcellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to clearly present performance trends and risksWhat We Offer:Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being servicesRetirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resourcesPaid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregiversGenerous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays Sick Time Personal Days Summer Flex FridaysWork Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus Work-From-Anywhere optionsTuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programsEmployee Discounts: Enjoy savings on Fossil merchandise