Strategic Merchandise & Inventory Planner

Sportchek; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Performance incentives

Career growth + product discounts

Job summary

Sportchek in Calgary is hiring a Merchandise Planner to develop and execute financial merchandising strategies that drive profitable sales and optimize inventory investments. You will collaborate with Merchandising, Promotions, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and Store Operations to influence sales, margins and inventory health.

You will leverage data analytics to forecast in-season and pre-season plans, build risk assessments, and guide actions to capitalize on opportunities while mitigating

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of retail experience is an asset.
• Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities required.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandise financial strategies to drive sales and optimize inventory.
• Lead in‑season forecasting, planning, and scenario analyses with cross‑functional teams.
• Monitor key drivers like sell‑through, turns and markdown exposure to improve results.

Skills

Retail experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or related degree

Tools

Co-pilot

Planning tools

Business intelligence platforms

Job description

Sportchek in Calgary is hiring a Merchandise Planner to develop and execute financial merchandising strategies that drive profitable sales and optimize inventory investments. You will collaborate with Merchandising, Promotions, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and Store Operations to influence sales, margins and inventory health.

You will leverage data analytics to forecast in-season and pre-season plans, build risk assessments, and guide actions to capitalize on opportunities while mitigating