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Academy Sports + Outdoors Sr Merchandise Planner - Fitness Equipment/Accessories/Nutrition in Katy, Texas
Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth .
Job Description:
6+ years of related work experience required
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required
Good analytical skills, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast paced, frequently changing environment while remaining detailed and organized
Ability to find and maximize opportunities for growth and development from multiple sources
Effective time management skills to support multiple projects and effectively manage a large volume of work
Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, Oracle, SAS, and JDA Space Planning software
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Regular attendance required
Ability to work flexible hours such as evening, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Assist the Buying department to achieve sales, profit, and inventory related objectives through efficient planning and analysis
Ensure consistent, accurate planning and analysis procedures are utilized throughout the financial and assortment planning process
Guide system enhancements and implementations relating to financial planning, assortment planning, and analysis
Evaluate proposed actions and timelines against the organizational mission and values
Assist with the planning processes, including maintaining documentation and training content Partner with CSMs and Merchants to derive appropriate clusters for each Planogram ID Collaborate with Buyers Divisional Merchandise Managers to create financial plans
Manage Open To Buy and stay abreast of trends
Observe industry trends to apply best-in-class practices to Academy
Coordinate the creation of ad hoc reports and analysis as requested
Attend vendor meetings as requested
Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy 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.
Academy® Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.