Merchandise Financial Planner

POSITION SUMMARY

The Merchandise Planner will plan, forecast, and manage sales, margin, inventory, receipts, and turnover for retail and direct business, covering financial and demand components. Key responsibilities include maximizing sales, gross profit, inventory turns, minimizing markdowns, and managing open‑to‑buy with accurate monthly forecasts for specific categories by analyzing financials, market, and customer data. They partner with the Merchant on strategies, plans, opportunities, and risks for their area of responsibility.

• Build annual financial sales, gross margin, and inventory plans at a monthly level by season tied to the company’s budgeted goals. Create demand plans for all products. Align top‑down financial plans with bottom‑up SKU/Style demand forecasts.
• Create department financial plans and bottom‑up demand plans to achieve or exceed financial goals.
• Manage open‑to‑buy reports accurately forecasting sales, gross margin, receipts, and inventory at a Merchant/Sub‑Department level.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for all products; maintain promotional demand forecasts at the item level.
• Review demand trends and adjust forecasts to maintain alignment with financial forecasts, recognizing patterns and adjusting as necessary.
• Ensure accurate receipt forecasts by week/month and provide insight to Inventory Management on components to adjust for optimal receipt investment.
• Collaborate during consensus demand meetings with cross‑functional partners to ensure alignment.
• Partner with Merchant on seasonal/annual business strategies and weekly/monthly reviews to identify opportunities and risks and provide support.
• Quantify in‑season risks and opportunities and recommend based on facts.
• Build and develop relationships with Merchants and Inventory Management partners to achieve financial results for the area and company.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Degree

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.

3 years of experience in a retail environment.

• Proficient PC skills, including MS Office Suite and advanced Excel.
• Understanding of retail math components.
• Aptitude to analyze data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication skills at multiple levels, including senior management.
• Ability to present business strategies and action plans to cross‑functional groups.
• Support an environment that fosters respect and collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and remain detail‑oriented.

• N/A

Regularly sits and does computer work.

Occasionally walks and stands.

Seldom / never lifts up to 50 lbs.

Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting guidelines to achieve desired results. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.

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• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

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