Merchandise Planner & Allocator Jobs

Merchandise Planner & Allocator

Overview

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Merchandise Planner & Allocator, DTC who will manage both the merchandise planning and allocations for Wilson.com, physical retail stores, and retail activations. Planning both tops down and bottoms up at the item level by channel to deliver financial results. Allocating products to ensure in the right place at the right time in the right amount.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review weekly store callouts and action any inventory or assortment opportunities or challenges.
• Manage the Open-to-Buy (OTB) process for assigned product categories – reconciling beginning-of-period inventory, sales, receipts and returns to ensure sufficient inventory to meet DTC sales targets.
• Deliver monthly and ad hoc sales & inventory reports
• Work with the Retail Operations Team to define maximum articles per store location and optimal inventory levels per SKU including managing the min/max guidelines per product class
• Review future contracts with DTC Buyer to ensure adequate future fill inventory to match demand trends. Collaborate with Supply Chain partners on any supply constraints or adjustments.
• Plan & forecast sales and inventory position for retail and e-comm monthly at the item, class and channel level, in collaboration with the global planning teams and business units.
• Recap business performance, reviewing any deviations to plan with DTC buyer.
• Identify out of stock and/or overstocked classes or items to DTC Merchandise Planning & Allocation Director and DTC Buyer and recommend actions to maximize sales or move through inventory.
• Support Operations & Consumer Service Teams to identify challenges in order allocation and order flow processes

What We Are Looking For

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. This is an entry-level position and is a great way to learn the sporting goods and/or athletic apparel businesses.

Other qualifications include:

• Strong cross functional collaborator, innovative problem solver and able to work well under pressure
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of handling multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Passionate about delivering an exceptional consumer experience
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically excel.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Positive, can/do attitude
• Strong analytical skills: detail-oriented and able to make data-driven recommendations

What We'll Provide

We offer an innovative, inclusive, and people-first environment with competitive benefits and perks, including:

• Life insurance
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• Volunteering programs
• Education reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision
• Team-building outings
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics