Merchandise Planner

boottbarnext; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Merchandise discount

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Boot Barn is seeking a Merchandise Planner to develop and communicate financial and inventory plans for assigned categories, aligning with sales and gross margin goals. You will lead pre-season planning, OTB and receipt plans, and collaborate with district managers and buyers to optimize assortments across stores.

The role requires 3–5 years in retail planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of corporate Retail Planning/Buying/Allocations experience.
• Strong analytical and quantifiable skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Excel.
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment with efficiency and accuracy.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative.
• Experience meeting multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review actual sales versus forecast by product types; identify sales opportunities and explain forecast revisions.
• Perform detailed trend analyses for products and provide recommendations based on performance and strategy.
• Manage pre-season planning analysis and preparation for senior management reviews.
• Lead OTB, inventory and receipt plans and adjust forecasts as needed.
• Monitor flow of receipts by store and identify inefficiencies in the process.
• Determine appropriate assortment assignments with District Manager and Buyer balancing volume and space.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis, reporting and project work related to merchandise planning.
• Conduct post-mortem analyses for seasonal events and strategies.

Job description

MERCHANDISE PLANNER

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, MERCHANDISE PLANNING

STATUS: EXEMPT

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.

The Merchandise Planner is responsible for the successful development, execution and communication of financial and inventory plans for assigned categories. The Planner develops merchandise plans that meet and exceed sales, gross margin, turnover goals for assigned business categories.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and report on actual sales versus forecast by product types; identifying sales opportunities and explaining resultant forecast revisions.
• Perform detailed trend analyses for products. Evaluate related historical performance, marketing strategy and initial sales performance for new products. Provide recommendations for deletion and exit strategies for existing products based on trend analysis.
• Manage and lead pre-season planning analysis and preparation for senior management review meetings.
• Manage and lead OTB, inventory and receipt plans by forecasting and adjusting where appropriate.
• Monitor flow of receipts by store and identify inefficiencies in the receipt process.
• Determine in collaboration with District Manager and Buyer, appropriate assortment assignments for responsible product categories that balance volume and space considerations for each store.
• Manage and lead ad-hoc analysis, reporting and project work related to merchandise planning and execution.
• Provide additional category business analyses related to merchandise planning and execution.
• Perform post-mortem analyses for seasonal events and strategies.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning.
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management

Qualifications

• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of corporate Retail Planning/Buying/Allocations experience
• Strong analytical and quantifiable skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Excel
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment with efficiency and accuracy
• Self-motivated with strong initiative
• Experience meeting multiple deadlines

Competencies

• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive salary. (insert any other compensation opportunities here)
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

*For eligible Boot Barn Partners

PAY RANGE: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00/yr

*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending frequent lifting

[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

Work Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.

Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.

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