Assistant Merchant: Merch Planning & In-Season Strategy

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; McAlisters Crossroads (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking an Assistant Buyer to help develop category assortments with merchants, sit in on the Merchandise Assortment Process, and apply financials to drive results.

You will monitor in-season performance, propose pricing changes, and coordinate floor plans, reports, and inventory with Allocations & Planning, gaining mentorship of Merchandise Administrators and interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four year college degree in marketing, merchandising or business related field.
• 1-3 years experience in merchandising or related field.
• Previous experience as Assistant Buyer (1-2 years) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the merchants in the in-depth development of merchandise assortments by category, collaborating on every aspect of the process.
• Sit with the merchant to go through the Merchandise Assortment Process and apply financials.
• Assume responsibility of in-season category ownership by monitoring performance, identifying opportunities and barriers and making recommendations to drive for business results (buy more of/cancel future orders/price changes).
• Prepare and maintain recommended merchandise floor plans and game plans for the store locations. Ensure accuracy of merchandising reports, assortment sheets, and receipts.
• Recommend and communicate inventory quantities, levels and orders to the Allocations & Planning Departments in support of planned sales for our strategic initiatives.
• Research economic, financial, market, competitive and industry data to explain current business trends and anticipate new trends or big ideas; including market visits
• Manage store communication regarding initiatives (varies by dept.)
• Trains and mentors Merchandise Administrators, MTPs, and Interns.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Four year college degree in marketing, merchandising or business related field

Job description

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking an Assistant Buyer to help develop category assortments with merchants, sit in on the Merchandise Assortment Process, and apply financials to drive results.

You will monitor in-season performance, propose pricing changes, and coordinate floor plans, reports, and inventory with Allocations & Planning, gaining mentorship of Merchandise Administrators and interns.