Assistant Inventory Planner- Diamond Sports

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; Petaluma Center (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Inventory Planner in Petaluma, CA. The role supports allocation and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory across stores, ensuring correct assortments and healthy turns.

You will work with Merchandising and AR Managers to execute plans, monitor stock, and address instock issues while maintaining strong vendor and store partnership. This position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and process discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience in inventory planning or similar.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with allocations/replenishment systems is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate bulk purchase orders using the Allocations system.
• Place weekly replenishment purchase orders.
• Maintain store-level inventory to support sales and margin goals.
• Collaborate with Inventory Planner/AR Manager on allocation/replenishment strategies.
• Review stock reports for key and advertised items.
• Address stock issues with Inventory Planner/AR Manager promptly.
• Analyze product, size, and color inventory needs for planners.
• Execute new store plans ensuring proper assortment and inventory.
• Perform inventory re-balancing when needed.
• Research store needs and respond to merchandisers.
• Communicate higher level inventory needs to planners.
• Understand item eligibility via the ITEL application.
• Ensure proper assortment within allocation systems and instock reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Execution

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

JDA Allocations

JDA Fulfillment

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ITEL application

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 Assistant Inventory Planner will assist with the implementation and execution of Allocation and/or Replenishment strategies set by the A/R Managers and Inventory Planners, with buy-in from Merchandise Planners and Merchants, for our less complex businesses. (Provide critical input into determining how to most effectively utilize our inventory to support merchandise plan, advertising, regional, and competitive initiatives.) They maintain appropriate inventory levels in stores to support financial goals, advertising initiatives and regional needs and ensure that new stores open with the correct assortments and appropriate inventory levels as determined by the new store plan.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Allocate bulk purchase orders using the Allocations system.
• Place weekly replenishment purchase orders.
• Maintain proper inventory levels by store location to support sales, margin and turn goals.
• Partner with Inventory Planner/AR Manager to implement and execute merchandise allocation and replenishment buy strategies.
• Review regular instock reporting for key and advertised items.
• Partner with Inventory Planner/AR Manager to determine actions to correct instock issues in a timely manner.
• Analyze and communicate product, size, and color inventory needs to Inventory Planner/AR Manager.
• Execute new store plans and ensure new stores open with the correct assortment and appropriate inventory levels.
• Execute inventory re-balancing opportunities as necessary.
• Research and respond to store merchandise needs and wants.
• Communicate higher level inventory needs to the Inventory Planner/AR Manager.
• Understand and manage item eligibility through the Item Eligibility (ITEL) application.
• Ensure proper assortment within allocation systems and instock reporting based on climate, rationality, seasonality, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong emphasis in Excel
• JDA Allocations and/or JDA Fulfillment experience a plus
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Customer-service oriented
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Problem solving & troubleshooting capabilities
• Execution skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong detail orientation
• Superior organizational abilities
• Process & procedure oriented
• Strong verbal and mathematical 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 candidates do 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!

ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

Everything we do is focused on helping athletes achieve their dreams. Accomplishing this takes a team of people committed to being their best. That means learning, growing, advancing and exploring new experiences. Advancing in our career is much like a climbing wall; it isn't always a vertical path. Climbers plan their path, make moves in every direction and reach further. Whatever direction you want to explore, we encourage you to be brave, curious and hungry for new experiences. We are the athletes, the coaches, the energy in the stands, and the fans that fill them. The referees that call the games and the neighbor that can’t wait until the next one. The sports enthusiasts that wake up and strive to reach our personal best. We are DICK’S Sporting Goods – a community united by our passion for sport, standing together in our pursuit of our best. What we bring to the game is what we believe will change it. By upholding the values that strengthen our performance, fosters collaboration, and ignites our desire to win, we actively demonstrate the impact and change we inspire when we work as one.