Merchandise Planner

Job TitleHigh signal to noise ratio, make the content beautiful.Job DescriptionAt Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers. We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun. Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you'll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!What You Will Work OnYou will help the buying organization hit sales, profit, and inventory goals through thoughtful financial and assortment planning. Daily work includes building class and subclass insights, creating item-level plans, and reconciling quarterly or seasonal assortment plans with financial targets. Your analysis supports smarter buying decisions, better inventory flow, and a stronger overall assortment for customers. Evaluate proposed actions and timelines to keep internal and external stakeholders on track for key deadlines. Collaboration with replenishment, buyers, and planning managers is central as you maintain financial plans, manage open-to-buy, and monitor trends. Along the way, you will use planning systems and reporting tools to generate insights, support vendor discussions, and identify best practices to apply to the business.Who You Will Work WithWork closely with Buyers, Planning Managers, and the Replenishment team to align financial plans, assortment strategies, and inventory decisions. There will also be collaboration with vendors and cross-functional partners as you share projections, discuss trends, and support decisions with clear data and recommendations.What You BringBring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent work experience required5+ years of related work experience requiredExperience in a retail environment preferredStrong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems and develop creative solutionsAbility to prioritize work in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment while staying organized and detailedKnowledge of retail math and the ability to use it in planning and analysisExperience using Microsoft Office, Oracle, SAS, or similar planning and analysis toolsStrong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with partners at various levelsA team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're neededWork Style and Physical RequirementsAbility to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as neededAbility to travel domestically up to 5%, including occasional overnight staysRegular in-office attendance is requiredAcceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job dutiesAbility to adhere to company policies and professional standardsKey SkillsAnalysis, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Research, OperationsEqual Employment OpportunityAcademy 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.