DICK'S Sporting Goods
MerchandisePlanner
“Merchandise Planner at DICK'S Sporting Goods. Skills: Merchandise planning, Financial planning, Assortment planning. Develop Omni Channel department financial plans. Develop Assortment plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximize sales; Maximize margin; Maximize turn; Maximize GMROI goals; Meet or exceed plan
Industry & Context.
Analyze business performance; Identify opportunities; Course correct
Cameras must be on, AI tools not permitted, Satisfactory background check, ID verification
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Business Related field, 5 - 7 Years of experience, 3+ years planning experience, 3+ years merchandising experience
What You'll Do.
Develop Omni Channel department financial plans
Develop Assortment plans
Align item plans to financial plans
Analyze assortment plan
Identify assortment gaps
Identify assortment opportunities
Identify assortment liabilities
Partner with business partners
Ensure delivery of plans
Analyze business performance
Identify opportunities in Sales
Identify opportunities in Margin
Identify opportunities in Turnover
Perform ad hoc analysis
Perform in-season category forecasting
Perform in-season item forecasting
Establish inventory levels
Communicate strategies to management
Influence business partners
Present sound analysis
Communicate with vendors
Align on sales forecasts
Align on receipt forecasts
Identify potential variances
Develop strategies to maximize sales
Develop strategies to maximize profitability
Partner with merchandise analysts
Ensure Omni channel allocation strategy aligns
Identify gaps in inventory flow
Develop strategies to maximize inventory productivity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with internal business partners; Partner with external business partners; Collaborate with vendors; Partner with merchandise analysts
Communication Scope
Communicate strategies; Present analysis
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