Merchandise Planner - Golf Galaxy Golf Equipment

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods in Warsaw is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive omni-channel financial and assortment plans that maximize sales, margin, and GMROI. You will partner with buyers and vendors to ensure forecasts align with inventory needs and strategic goals.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, in-season adjustments, and data-driven decision making to optimize profitability and inventory efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, retail, finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience, with 3+ years in planning or merchandising.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop omni-channel department financial plans aligned with department goals.
• Create assortment plans with buyers and analyze gaps or opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to deliver in-season plans and optimize sales, margin, and GMROI.
• Coordinate with vendors to align on forecasts and inventory support.
• Align allocation strategy with inventory flow to maximize productivity.

Skills

Experience in planning/merchandising

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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:

The Merchandise Planner drives decisions & strategies that will deliver and maximize sales, margin, turn and GMROI goals and contributes to achieving best in class planning and merchandising team that will accomplish company and departmental goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops Omni Channel department financial plans that align with strategic goals of the department and company.

• Develops Assortment plans in conjunction with buyer that align item plans to financial plans. Analyzes assortment plan to identify assortment gaps or potential opportunities or liabilities to the financial plan.

• Partner with the internal and external business partners to ensure we are delivering our plans in season, course correcting when necessary to ensure we are driving sales and GM while managing our inventory. Analyzes business performance to identify opportunities in Sales, Margin and Turnover to meet or exceed plan. Includes ad hoc analysis and in-season category and item level forecasting to establish inventory levels that drive sales and profitability. Communicates strategies to management by effectively summarizing analysis. Influence business partners by presenting sound analysis and impacts to the overall business.

• Communicates and collaborates with vendors in order to align on sales and receipt forecasts to ensure vendors can support forecasted demand. Identify potential variances and develop and communicate strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

• Partners with merchandise analysts to ensure Omni channel allocation strategy aligns with overall inventory flow strategy. Identify any gaps and develop strategies to maximize inventory productivity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business Related field, Business Management, Retail, Finance Experience Requirement

• 5 - 7 Years of experience, including 3+ years of planning or related merchandising experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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.

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