Merchandise Planner- Field & Stream

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. As of March 2012, the Company operated 484 Dick's Sporting Goods stores in 44 states primarily throughout the eastern half of the U.S. The Company also owns Golf Galaxy, a multi-channel golf specialty retailer, with 80 stores in 29 states, ecommerce websites and catalog operations.



Department / Location: Planning & Allocations / Corporate Office


The Dicks Team Sports HQ Merchandise Planner drives decisions & strategies that will deliver and maximize sales, margin, turn and GMROI goals. The planner will also be responsible for determining the inventory allocation and flow strategy. The planner will monitor in-season inventory levels for replenishment opportunities.

Develops 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.

Develops allocation strategy that aligns with the overall inventory flow strategy. Identify any gaps and develop strategies to maximize inventory productivity.

Experience:

· 3+ years of experience in merchandising, planning, buying, statistics, strategic pricing, forecasting, healthcare, or financial analysis

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel: Pivot Table/V Look Ups



Minimum Education:

· Bachelor’s Degree required

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Dick ' s Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. The Company also owns Golf Galaxy, Inc., a multi-channel golf specialty retailer, e-commerce websites and catalog operations. For more information on Dick’s Sporting Goods please visit our Investor Relations page .