With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.


POSITION OBJECTIVE:
This position is responsible for budgeting/forecasting sales and margin for each channel with a consolidated brand view.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates detailed sales and margin forecasts by brand and channel (weekly, quarterly, annually). Sale forecast will be in both dollars and units.

• Ties back KPIs (traffic, conversion, AUR, UPT, Inventory Turn) back to forecast (i.e., include KPIs in forecast); also aligns with prior year and forecast year promotional events.

• Presents forecast to Executive Committee and ELT as part of pre-season planning. Makes any adjustments in tops down/bottoms up process.

• Provides governance and oversight of price and product testing.

• Tracks results relative to forecast and identifies gaps and performs root cause variance analysis.

• Coordinates with Corporate FP&A to create full P&L by brand, channel and at consolidated level.

• Shares forecast, actuals vs. forecast and financial/business insights with Merchandising, Marketing, Stores and Digital teams.

• Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology or related field required

• 7+ years of experience in technology, project management, master data or process improvement

• Previous process improvement and SAP experience

• Six Sigma experience a plus

• Management experience in a data entry / data quality organization

• Superior systems skills and knowledge with appropriate proficiency in:

• Proficient in Business Objects, Project & Visio

• Ability to manage time effectively

• Customer focused with the ability to navigate obstacles to get things done

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
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Chico’s FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.