Merchandise Planner

Sport Chek; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Merchandise Planner to enhance profitability through strategic financial planning and analysis. This entry-level role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and execute effective merchandise financial plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a business degree, and a passion for sports. Join a dynamic team that values flexibility and fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of retail in Canada. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant and supportive setting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of retail experience is an asset.
• Strong PC skills, including Excel for modeling.

Responsibilities

• Maximize profitability through financial planning and forecasting.
• Monitor Open to Buy status and approve Purchase Orders.

Skills

Data Analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Retail Mathematics

Inventory Management

Financial Accounting

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Business Degree (Graduate or Undergraduate)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Merchandise Planner, you will maximize bottom–line profitability and efficiencies through the development and execution of achievable merchandise financial plans. You will establish ownership of the financial plans and provide accurate and timely information to the Merchandising group. The ability to forecast within a selling season, using building blocks to capitalize on areas of opportunity and/or risk is paramount.

• Data driven Analysis, Forecasting & Budgeting will play an integrated role in assisting with the monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting and budgeting processes. The role will regularly collaborate and interact with the stakeholders across the organization.
• Consulting with the entire Strategic Business Unit (SBU) to ensure a complete understanding of the overall strategy going forward to align with financial targets.
• Development of accurate, optimal and achievable pre-season Financial & Merchandise plans for seasonal and long-life cycle merchandise.
• Lead weekly meetings with the SBU team to review in-season forecasts of sales, markdowns, receipts and gross margin. As a collaborative problem solver, make appropriate recommendations and follow up on action plans.
• Constantly monitor the Open to Buy (OTB) status and approve Purchase Orders based on available funds and timely delivery of all merchandise within your area of responsibility.

What You Bring

• A business degree at the graduate or undergraduate level
• 1-3 years of retail experience is an asset
• Strong PC skills, including PowerPoint and Excel (modelling using Excel)
• Knowledge of Retail Mathematics, Inventory Management and Financial Accounting
• Strong presentation and written skills, with attention to detail
• Demonstrate "common sense" approach to problem solving and analysis
• Proven interpersonal skills with peers and management
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work & meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Passion for Sports and an Active Lifestyle

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

About Us

At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canada’s destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you’ll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Sporting Goods Manufacturing