Strategic Omni-Channel Merchandising Planner

Dick's Merch & Supply Chain, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive financial plans and assortment strategies that maximize sales, margin, turnover and GMROI. The role collaborates across vendors, buyers and analysts to ensure plans align with company goals and inventory flow.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of planning or merchandising experience, plus a strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, to support best-in-class planning and merchandising outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops Omni Channel department financial plans that align with departmental and company goals.
• Develops Assortment plans with buyers to align item plans to financial plans.
• Analyzes assortment plans to identify gaps or opportunities to the financial plan.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to deliver plans in season and optimize sales and GM while managing inventory.
• Analyzes business performance to identify opportunities in Sales, Margin and Turnover to meet or exceed plan.
• Includes ad hoc analysis and in-season forecasting to set inventory levels that drive profitability.
• Summarizes analysis and communicates strategies to management.
• Influences partners by presenting sound analyses and impacts to the business.
• Collaborates with vendors to align on forecasts to support demand.
• Identifies variances and develops strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Partners with merch analysts to ensure Omni channel allocation aligns with inventory flow.
• Identifies gaps and develops strategies to maximize inventory productivity.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Business Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive financial plans and assortment strategies that maximize sales, margin, turnover and GMROI. The role collaborates across vendors, buyers and analysts to ensure plans align with company goals and inventory flow.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of planning or merchandising experience, plus a strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, to support best-in-class planning and merchandising outcomes.