Assistant Planner

The IRONMAN Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The IRONMAN Group is seeking an Assistant Planner in Tampa, FL to support inventory management and planning for merchandise across events and eCommerce. This role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration to enable seamless merchandise execution.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, analytical, and proficient in Excel with experience in ERP/inventory systems. Join a culture that thrives on athlete-first experiences and BE ICONIC impact across our global events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.
• 1-3 years of planning, allocation, inventory management, or analytical roles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience with ERP, inventory, or planning systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.
• Monitor inventory levels across warehouses, trailers, and event inventory locations.
• Track inventory receipts, transfers, adjustments, and replenishment activities.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Support inventory reconciliation and cycle count processes.
• Assist planners with forecasting, inventory analysis, and assortment planning.
• Prepare sales, inventory, and performance reports for weekly and monthly reviews.
• Analyze historical sales and inventory trends to support planning decisions.
• Maintain planning tools, trackers, and reporting dashboards.
• Support inventory allocation and deployment plans for events and eCommerce.
• Assist in preparing inventory plans for races and events.
• Support inventory transfers to and from race locations.
• Monitor inventory availability leading up to events.
• Assist with post-event inventory reporting and analysis.
• Partner with Event Operations and Merchandise teams for accurate movement.
• Maintain accurate product, inventory, and planning data in systems.
• Ensure transactions are completed accurately and timely.
• Support integrity of planning, inventory, and reporting systems.
• Assist with system testing, process improvements, and projects.
• Create and update standard operating procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Event Operations, Logistics, and Warehouse teams.
• Respond to inventory and reporting requests from business partners.
• Support initiatives to improve inventory visibility and efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and seasonal initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive culture and be proactive in problem solving.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory systems

Planning systems

Job description

Brief Description

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. We aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit.

Brief Description

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. We aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit.

As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime. The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200+ events a year across 55+ countries thanks to a passionate global team. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Assistant Planner reporting to Sr Director, Planning based in our Tampa, Florida office.

The Opportunity

The Assistant Planner supports the planning and inventory management function by maintaining inventory reporting, executing inventory transactions, monitoring inventory performance, and assisting with forecasting and allocation activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring inventory accuracy and supporting the successful execution of merchandise sales across IRONMAN events and eCommerce channels.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to develop a career in merchandise planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations. They thrive working with data, have strong Excel skills, and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve problems and drive operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Reporting

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.
• Monitor inventory levels across warehouses, trailers, and event inventory locations.
• Track inventory receipts, transfers, adjustments, and replenishment activities.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Support inventory reconciliation and cycle count processes.

Planning Support

• Assist planners with forecasting, inventory analysis, and assortment planning.
• Prepare sales, inventory, and performance reports for weekly and monthly business reviews.
• Analyze historical sales and inventory trends to support future planning decisions.
• Maintain planning tools, trackers, and reporting dashboards.
• Support inventory allocation and deployment plans for events and eCommerce.

Event Inventory Execution

• Assist in preparing inventory plans for races and events.
• Support inventory transfers to and from race locations.
• Monitor inventory availability leading up to events.
• Assist with post-event inventory reporting and analysis.
• Partner with Event Operations and Merchandise teams to ensure accurate inventory movement.

Data Management & Systems

• Maintain accurate product, inventory, and planning data within company systems.
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely.
• Support the integrity of planning, inventory, and reporting systems.
• Assist with system testing, process improvements, and implementation of projects.
• Create and update standard operating procedures as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Event Operations, Logistics, and Warehouse teams.
• Respond to inventory and reporting requests from business partners.
• Support initiatives to improve inventory visibility and operational efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and seasonal business initiatives.

Culture

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful team environment by demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and collaboration in all interactions.
• Embrace IRONMAN’s BE ICONIC mindset by bringing an athlete-first perspective, taking ownership of work, and showing pride in delivering exceptional experiences.
• Communicate openly and constructively with teammates and cross-functional partners to support efficient execution and problem solving.
• Demonstrate adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset, learning from each event and contributing ideas to improve processes and experiences.
• Act as a culture carrier onsite and offsite, recognizing that individual behaviors directly shape the athlete, volunteer, and team experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in planning, allocation, inventory management, supply chain, merchandising, or analytical roles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP, inventory, or planning systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment in accordance with applicable law.

The above job description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties, responsibilities, skill and abilities, required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job and is a reasonable representation of its activities. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time.