Merchandise Planner

Merchandise PlannerReports To: Director, Merchandise PlanningStatus: ExemptBoot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another's achievements, and most importantly support each other.At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves "Partners." With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.The Merchandise Planner is responsible for the successful development, execution and communication of financial and inventory plans for assigned categories. The Planner develops merchandise plans that meet and exceed sales, gross margin, turnover goals for assigned business categories.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReview, analyze and report on actual sales versus forecast by product types; identifying sales opportunities and explaining resultant forecast revisions.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 District Manager 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 managementQualificationsStrong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience3-5 years of corporate Retail Planning/Buying/Allocations experienceStrong analytical and quantifiable skillsProficiency in MS Office ExcelAbility to work in an ever-changing environment with efficiency and accuracySelf-motivated with strong initiativeExperience meeting multiple deadlinesCompetenciesEnsure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation OpportunitiesCompetitive salary.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.*For eligible Boot Barn PartnersPAY RANGE: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00/yr*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenurePhysical DemandsStanding, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.Work EnvironmentThe workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.Noise levels are considered moderate.