Merchandise Planner - Clearance & Lifecycle

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive omni-channel financial plans that maximize sales, margin, turn, and GMROI.

You will contribute to best-in-class planning and merchandising, aligning with company and departmental goals to boost profitability. The role involves partnering with buyers and vendors to forecast demand, develop assortment plans, and communicate strategies to management with clear analyses that shape inventory decisions and sales performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of experience, including 3+ years in planning or merchandising.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop omni-channel department financial plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Create assortment plans with buyers, aligning item plans to financial plans.
• Analyze assortment gaps, opportunities, or liabilities in the financial plan.
• Collaborate with vendors to align on forecasts and ensure supply for demand.
• Partner with merchandise analysts to align allocation with inventory flow.
• Identify variances and communicate strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical thinking

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!