Merchandise Planner

Boot Barn; Irvine (CA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Boot Barn seeks a Merchandise Planner to develop, execute, and communicate financial and inventory plans for assigned categories. The Planner will craft plans that meet or exceed sales and gross margin goals, and coordinate with District Managers and Buyers to optimize assortment and stock levels.

The role requires strong analytical skills, collaboration with merchandising teams, and the ability to translate data into actionable strategies that align with Boot Barn’s West heritage and brand

Responsabilidades

• Review, analyze and report on actual sales versus forecast by product types, identifying opportunities and explaining forecast revisions.
• Perform detailed trend analyses for products and provide recommendations for deletion or exit strategies based on trends.
• Lead pre-season planning analyses and preparation for senior management review meetings.
• Manage and lead Open-to-Buy (OTB), inventory and receipt plans by forecasting and adjusting as needed.
• Monitor store receipt flow and identify inefficiencies in the receipt process.
• Determine appropriate assortment assignments in collaboration with District Manager and Buyer, balancing volume and space per store.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses, reporting and project work related to merchandising planning and execution.
• Provide category business analyses related to merchandising planning and execution.
• Perform post-mortem analyses for seasonal events and strategies.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning.
• Demonstrate high quality work, attendance and professionalism in communication and teamwork.
• Adhere to all laws and Company policies; perform other duties as assigned by management.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

MERCHANDISE PLANNER

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, MERCHANDISE PLANNING

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