Associate Inventory Planner - Clearance Optimization

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods in the United States is seeking an Associate Inventory Planner to drive allocation and inventory movement strategies for clearance merchandise and promotional buys across designated categories. This role ensures new stores open with the right mix and levels of product to support planned sales and merchandising objectives.

You will collaborate with Merchandising and Store Operations to balance inventory, analyze risks and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable

Qualifications

• Experience in allocation and inventory planning preferred.
• Strong data analysis and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate inbound purchase orders of off-price opportunity buys.
• Split purchase orders to optimize store level inventory integrity.
• Pull appropriate backstock quantities to maintain inventory productivity and in-stock measurements.
• Maintain proper inventory levels by store locations to support sales, margin and turn goals.
• Ensure new stores are set with appropriate level of inventory and monitor grand opening performance.

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 Associate Inventory Planner facilitates and implements Allocation and Inventory Movement strategies for clearance merchandise, promotional buys and other discount product for their responsible product categories. The execution of these strategies will be aligned to the merchandise plan and determine the effectiveness and productivity of the its inventory. The Associate Inventory Planer will ensure all new stores will open with the appropriate level and mix of product for the categories they are responsible.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

% of Time

Execute Allocation & Inventory Movement Strategies

• Allocate inbound purchase orders of off-price opportunity buys
• Split purchase orders to achieve optimal store level inventory integrity
• Pull appropriate backstock quantities to maintain strong inventory productivity and in-stock measurements
• Maintain proper inventory levels by store locations to support sales, margin and turn goals
• Ensure new stores are set with appropriate level of inventory and monitor grand opening performance to ensure levels are maintained

60%

Analysis & Discovery

• Analyze and communicate product risks and opportunities whiling recommending and execution plan to re-balance product flow, as necessary
• Create strong partnership with Value-Chain store operations to better respond (proactively and reactively) to store and productivity opportunities
• Create ad-hoc analysis to react to current and future business environment and present findings to Merch & Inv Planning Manager, Buyers and Merchandise Planners

30%

Strategy & Collaboration

• Partner with Merchandise and Inventory Manager and Planners and Buyers to identify opportunities and action plans for merchandise allocation and inventory movement strategies
• Collaborate with business partners throughout the organization from respective product categories to align on key inventory initiatives
• Partner with Buyers on the determination and ultimate execution of the vision of at-once merchandise assortments
• Build relationships cross functional focusing primarily with Store Operations and Supply Chain/Logistics to continuous improve and enhance the inventory flow model for the company’s value business

10%

Qualifications

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.

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