Merchandise Planner

Dick's Sporting Goods; McAlisters Crossroads (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is seeking a Merchandising Planner to drive Omni Channel financial and assortment planning, aligning item plans with financial goals.

The role partners with buyers, vendors, and internal teams to optimize sales, margin, and GMROI while maintaining inventory health. The ideal candidate will have a business-related degree and 5–7 years of planning or merchandising experience, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business Related field, Business Management, Retail, Finance Experience Requirement
• 5 - 7 Years of experience, including 3+ years of planning or related merchandising experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Develops Omni Channel department financial plans that align with strategic goals of the department and company.
• Develops Assortment plans in conjunction with buyer that align item plans to financial plans. Analyzes assortment plan to identify assortment gaps or potential opportunities or liabilities to the financial plan.
• Partner with the internal and external business partners to ensure we are delivering our plans in season, course correcting when necessary to ensure we are driving sales and GM while managing our inventory. Analyzes business performance to identify opportunities in Sales, Margin and Turnover to meet or exceed plan. Includes ad hoc analysis and in-season category and item level forecasting to establish inventory levels that drive sales and profitability. Communicates strategies to management by effectively summarizing analysis. Influence business partners by presenting sound analysis and impacts to the overall business.
• Communicates and collaborates with vendors in order to align on sales and receipt forecasts to ensure vendors can support forecasted demand. Identify potential variances and develop and communicate strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Partners with merchandise analysts to ensure Omni channel allocation strategy aligns with overall inventory flow strategy. Identify any gaps and develop strategies to maximize inventory productivity.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Business Related field, Business Management, Retail, Finance Experience Requirement

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Merchandise Planner drives decisions & strategies that will deliver and maximize sales, margin, turn and GMROI goals and contributes to achieving best in class planning and merchandising team that will accomplish company and departmental goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops Omni Channel department financial plans that align with strategic goals of the department and company.

• Develops Assortment plans in conjunction with buyer that align item plans to financial plans. Analyzes assortment plan to identify assortment gaps or potential opportunities or liabilities to the financial plan.

• Partner with the internal and external business partners to ensure we are delivering our plans in season, course correcting when necessary to ensure we are driving sales and GM while managing our inventory. Analyzes business performance to identify opportunities in Sales, Margin and Turnover to meet or exceed plan. Includes ad hoc analysis and in-season category and item level forecasting to establish inventory levels that drive sales and profitability. Communicates strategies to management by effectively summarizing analysis. Influence business partners by presenting sound analysis and impacts to the overall business.

• Communicates and collaborates with vendors in order to align on sales and receipt forecasts to ensure vendors can support forecasted demand. Identify potential variances and develop and communicate strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

• Partners with merchandise analysts to ensure Omni channel allocation strategy aligns with overall inventory flow strategy. Identify any gaps and develop strategies to maximize inventory productivity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business Related field, Business Management, Retail, Finance Experience Requirement

• 5 - 7 Years of experience, including 3+ years of planning or related merchandising experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we're here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!