Merchandise Planner

Merchandise Planner

At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online storesBackcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport and, SteepandCheapaim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life's greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.

The Merchandise Planner position requires excellent analytical skills, retail or ecommerce business experience, and the ability to work well independently and with a team. This role is diverse and the Merchandise Planner works closely with the Merchandising Teams and is responsible for creating open-to-buy merchandise plans and managing appropriate inventory levels. This includes but is not limited to analyzing sales data, forecasting demand, managing inventory levels, margin and pricing recommendations, and other in-depth business analytics.

This role is challenging above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, you'll have a big role within a fast-paced team.

This position will report into the Merchandise Planning Manager.

What You Get To Do Every Day :

• Develop merchandise plans : Create comprehensive merchandise plans that align with company goals, sales targets, and market trends for multiple product categories
• Manage Open-to-Buy meetings and monthly reviews with senior leadership
• Forecast demand : Utilize historical data, market trends, and customer insights to accurately forecast sales, inventory needs, and replenishment strategies
• Inventory management : Monitor inventory levels, analyze sell-through rates, and recommend appropriate actions to both increase and decrease on order quantities to optimize sales and inventory turnover while minimizing stock-outs and overstock situations
• Financial analysis : Conduct regular analysis of sales performance, margin trends, and product profitability to identify opportunities and risks, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management
• Manage the financial success of a division(s) by meeting sales, margin, and inventory turn goals
• Ensure structured reporting deliverables are met, evaluating reports for accuracy, performance efficiency, and standardized best practices
• Able to analyze business and find actionable data and present findings in a clear and concise manner
• Exhibits initiative to look beyond the everyday business to look for opportunities to maximize sales potentials
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What You Bring To The Role :

What's In It For You? Joining Backcountry Isn't Just About Having A Seat At The TableIt's About Helping Redesign The Table Entirely. You'll Be Challenged, Stretched, And Supported As You Grow Faster Than You Thought Possible. In Addition To Competitive Compensation, We Offer :

What Our Interview Process Looks Like :