Merchandise Planner - Camping/Water Sports

About the role

Academy Sports + Outdoors seeks a strategic planner to join our dynamic Buying department. This role will play a pivotal part in achieving sales, profit, and inventory objectives through efficient planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Buying department in meeting sales, profit, and inventory targets through effective planning and analysis.
• Utilize planning and analysis procedures throughout the financial and assortment planning process.
• Contribute insights during weekly Category Management Team meetings, providing class/sub class perspectives.
• Create quarterly/seasonal assortment business plans and reconcile them with financial plans.
• Evaluate proposed actions and timelines to ensure all deadlines are met for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Replenishment team on weekly needs, ensuring accurate inventory levels.
• Manage Open To Buy and remain informed about industry trends to implement best practices.
• Attend vendor meetings to present updated projections and contribute to strategic discussions.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related work experience, preferably in a retail environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience.
• Strong analytical skills, including problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at various levels.
• The ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, maintaining attention to detail and organization.
• Effective time management skills to handle multiple projects and manage a high volume of work.
• A positive attitude towards change, adapting to new practices and values to achieve goals and solve problems.
• Knowledge of retail math and working proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, and SAS (or equivalent planning software experience preferred).

Qualifications

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
• Regular attendance required.
• 5% domestic travel, overnight stays as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle/SAS planning software.
• Understanding of retail math principles.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Positive attitude towards change and adaptability.

Benefits

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. This includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate your personal and professional commitments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy Sports + Outdoors 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.