Boot Barn · 14 hours ago
Merchandise Planner
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expBoot Barn is where community comes first, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. The Merchandise Planner is responsible for the successful development, execution, and communication of financial and inventory plans for assigned categories, aiming to meet and exceed sales and margin goals.
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Responsibilities
Review, analyze and report on actual sales versus forecast by product type; identifying sales opportunities and explaining resultant forecast revisions
Mange style forecasting for Key Items in each relevant category
Perform detailed trend analyses for products. Evaluate related historical performance, marketing strategy and initial sales performance for new products. Provide recommendations for deletion and exit strategies for existing products based on trend analysis
Manage and lead pre-season planning analysis and preparation for senior management review meetings
Manage and lead OTB, inventory and receipt plans by forecasting and adjusting where appropriate
Monitor flow of receipts by store and identify inefficiencies in the receipt process
Determine in collaboration with DMM and Buyer, appropriate assortment assignments for responsible product categories that balance volume and space considerations for each store
Manage and lead ad-hoc analysis, reporting and project work related to merchandise planning and execution
Provide additional category business analyses related to merchandise planning and execution
Perform post-mortem analyses for seasonal events and strategies
Participate in departmental strategic planning
Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices
Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years of corporate Retail Planning/Buying/Allocations experience
Strong analytical and quantifiable skills
Proficiency in MS Office Excel and Web Based applications
Ability to work in an ever-changing environment with efficiency and accuracy
Self-motivated with strong initiative
Experience meeting multiple deadlines
Benefits
Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
401(k) plan with generous company matching.
Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.
Company
Boot Barn
Boot Barn humble beginnings of a family run storefront to over 200 stores in 33 states.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-12-13Acquired
2007-10-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
John Hazen
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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