Associate Inventory Planner - Golf Softlines

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods in Warsaw is seeking an Associate Inventory Planner to support allocation and replenishment strategies for mid-level businesses, ensuring optimal store inventories aligned with the merchandise plan.

You will collaborate with AR Managers, Merchandise Planners and Buyers, build store plans, and monitor in-stock levels, while mentoring interns and trainees. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong Excel, and experience in allocations or planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3-5 years of experience, including 2+ years’ experience in merchandise allocations and/or planning.
• Advanced level Excel skills (Vlookups, pivot tables, advanced formula calculations).
• JDA Allocations and/or E3 experience required.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Training experience required.
• Strong communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate bulk purchase orders using the Allocations system; place replenishment orders.
• Maintain proper inventory levels by store location to support sales, margins and turns.
• Collaborate with AR Manager and Buyers to identify allocation and replenishment strategies.
• Review in-stock reports and take actions to fix issues promptly.
• Guide item flow decisions based on ladder plans, forecasts, OTB, and ads schedules.
• Mentor Interns and Merchandise Trainees.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Training experience

Strong communications

Strong mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

JDA Allocations

E3

Job description

At DICK’S Sporting Goods , we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

OVERVIEW:

In collaboration with the A/R Managers, Merchandise Planners and Buyers, the Associate Inventory Planner facilitate and implement Allocation and/or Replenishment strategies for the mid-level businesses that they support. These strategies will determine how to most effectively utilize our inventory to support the merchandise plan, advertising, regional, and competitive initiatives. Build new store plans and ensure that new stores open with the correct assortments and appropriate inventory levels.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Allocate bulk purchase orders using the Allocations system. Place replenishment purchase orders.
• Maintain proper inventory levels by store location to support sales, margin and turn goals.
• Partner with the AR Manager and Buyers to identify opportunities and action plans for merchandise allocation and replenishment buy strategies.
• Review regular instock reporting for key and advertised items. Determine actions to correct instock issues in a timely manner.
• Utilize knowledge of customer needs/wants to make decisions regarding system settings, processes, and procedures to maximize the experience of internal and external customers, both in-store and through our omni-channel operations.
• Facilitate meetings with Buyers and Merchandise Planners on item flow based on ladder plans, replenishment forecasts, OTB, and advertising schedule. Determine next steps from these outcomes.
• Partner with AR Manager/Inventory Planner to manage and oversee cluster creation for areas of responsibility.
• Train and mentor Interns and Merchandise Trainees.
• Manage and oversee item eligibility through the Item Eligibility (ITEL) application for areas of responsibility. Ensure proper assortment within allocation systems and instock reporting based on climate, regionality, seasonality, etc.
• Overall Analysis:
• For new and existing stores:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of experience, including 2+ years’ experience in merchandise allocations and/or planning.
• Advanced level Excel skills (Vlookups, pivot tables, advanced formula calculations)
• JDA Allocations and/or E3 experience required
• Strong mathematical skills
• Training experience required
• Strong communications skills

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidatesdo not use AI tools(like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!