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.
The Manager of Operations Planning will be responsible for leading a high-performance team that supports end-to-end supply chain planning and production of both components and finished goods to support new product launches. They will be responsible for maintaining relationships with contract manufacturers to drive a reliable, economical, and agile supply chain. This leadership role will be responsible for capacity analysis, risk mitigation, new vendor ramp-ups, and speed programs, as well as SAP compliance. This role will be critical in managing vendor relationships to ensure coordinated development, implementation, and measurement of programs to support supply chain strategies, which will often require on-site presence at vendor production sites.
Responsibilities:Operations and Vendor Management
Works with MP&A partners to provide Vendor forecasting, communication, and planning.
Capacity and Risk Mitigation Management
Sales and Operations Planning Management
Assists in short term and medium-term capacity planning
Vendor relationship management
On time and complete accountability
Oversee effective new launch and replenishment management
Drives speed, agility and accountability within the accountable categories.
Customer Management
Trusted advisor to Brand partners and leads translating retail sales need to supply chain.
Relationship Management not only with Brand partners, but Operations peers, internal supply chain partners, Finance, and extensive vendor base
Inventory Management
Accountable for managing component inventory turns for category.
Identify key inventory positioning as needed to support speed while maintaining inventory targets.
Provide guidance for category inventory targets.
Proactively identify component inventory risk for action. Work with Vendor base and Finance team to effectively handle category Excess and Obsolete inventory disposals at or below budget.
System Process
Ensure team is managing system (SAP) parameters to drive accurate production planning.
Manage system adherence and identify improvement needs to support business.
Coordinate real time component flow to ensure detailed planning across the supply chain.
Lead team to support book of business documentation and process as it relates to their category.
Effectively provide executive leadership summaries as needed to support central initiatives.
Talent Management & Development
Develop team of full-time direct reports; as well as contractors and interns as needed.
Manage the full life cycle of talent initiatives including the recruiting, onboarding and retention of team members with emphasis on the following:
Performance management of direct reports, responsible for providing development, coaching & feedback
Actively aim to develop and retain top talent within team.
Thought partner and implementation of Succession Planning & Talent Discussions
Qualifications
2-4 years of combined Data Analytics and Supply Chain experience
Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred
Strong understanding of Supply Chain concepts required
Supply Chain Systems Proficiency (SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP experience) required
Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) required
Experience with Data Visualization platforms (Tableau, PowerBI, or similar) required
Experience with relational databases and structured query languages preferred
Ability to work autonomously, with initiative and ability to achieve results
Ability to build and cultivate effective relationships with internal and external partners
Education:
Bachelor's degree required - preference for degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Statistics, or similar
Core Competencies
Lead with Curiosity & Humility
Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
Observe, Engage & Connect
Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
Deliver Business Results
Benefits
Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That's why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:
Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, 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. Plus, 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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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.org/uploads/fciho/ban%20the%20box%20poster%20-%20private%20employers%2c%20as%20of%208.23.18.pdf) , Philadelphia Fair Chance Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster.pdf) , San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/2025\fco\poster_june2025.pdf) .
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. Application window will close when all vacancy/vacancies are filled.
