Merchandise Planner: Forecast, Inventory & Growth

Boot Barn; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision and LifeIns.

401(k) plan

Job summary

Boot Barn is seeking a Merchandise Planner to develop and execute financial and inventory plans for assigned categories. The role reports to the Director of Merchandise Planning and requires leadership in pre-season planning, OTB, and receipt forecasting.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in retail planning/buying/allocations, proficiency in MS Excel, and a collaborative mindset to work with district managers and buyers to optimize

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.
• Proficiency in MS Office Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and report on actual sales versus forecast by product types; identify sales opportunities and explain forecast revisions.
• Perform detailed trend analyses for products and evaluate historical performance and initial sales for new products.
• Manage and lead pre-season planning analysis and preparation for senior management review meetings.
• 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 assortment assignments for responsible product categories in collaboration with District Manager and Buyer.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Boot Barn is seeking a Merchandise Planner to develop and execute financial and inventory plans for assigned categories. The role reports to the Director of Merchandise Planning and requires leadership in pre-season planning, OTB, and receipt forecasting.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in retail planning/buying/allocations, proficiency in MS Excel, and a collaborative mindset to work with district managers and buyers to optimize