Sr Merchandise Planner - Fishing Rods/Reels/Combos/Equipment

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Merchandise Planner, focusing on fishing rods, reels, and equipment. This role offers the chance to leverage your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to drive sales and inventory objectives. You will collaborate closely with various departments, ensuring effective planning and analysis while adapting to a fast-paced environment. The company values hard work, commitment, and growth, providing a supportive workplace where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're passionate about retail planning and ready to embrace new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Buying department to achieve sales and inventory objectives.
• Guide system enhancements for financial and assortment planning.
• Collaborate with Buyers to create financial plans.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle

SAS

JDA Space Planning Software

Lotus Notes

Job description

Sr Merchandise Planner - Fishing Rods/Reels/Combos/Equipment

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locations Headquarters - Katy, TX
time type Full time
posted on Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id R304047

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Job Description:

6+ years of related work experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required.

Qualifications:

• Good analytical skills, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast paced, frequently changing environment while remaining detailed and organized.
• Ability to find and maximize opportunities for growth and development from multiple sources.
• Effective time management skills to support multiple projects and effectively manage a large volume of work.
• Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, Oracle, SAS, and JDA Space Planning software.
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Buying department to achieve sales, profit, and inventory related objectives through efficient planning and analysis.
• Ensure consistent, accurate planning and analysis procedures are utilized throughout the financial and assortment planning process.
• Guide system enhancements and implementations relating to financial planning, assortment planning, and analysis.
• Evaluate proposed actions and timelines against the organizational mission and values.
• Assist with the planning processes, including maintaining documentation and training content.
• Partner with CSMs and Merchants to derive appropriate clusters for each Planogram ID.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Divisional Merchandise Managers to create financial plans.
• Manage Open To Buy and stay abreast of trends.
• Observe industry trends to apply best-in-class practices to Academy.
• Coordinate the creation of ad hoc reports and analysis as requested.
• Attend vendor meetings as requested.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules.

Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.