Merchandise Planner

Cottonwood Heights, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Backcountry our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online storesBackcountry Competitive Cyclist MotoSport and SteepandCheapaim to supply our customers with the gear knowledge and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down lifes greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products superior shopping experience personalized Gearhead expertise lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment and inspirational informative and community-centered content.

The Merchandise Planner position requires excellent analytical skills retail or ecommerce business experience and the ability to work well independently and with a team. This role is diverse and dynamic. The Merchandise Planner works closely with the Merchandising Teams and is responsible for creating open-to-buy merchandise plans and managing appropriate inventory levels. This includes but is not limited to analyzing sales data forecasting demand managing inventory levels margin and pricing recommendations and other in-depth business analytics.

This role is challenging above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities youll have a big role within a fast-paced team.

This position will report into the Merchandise Planning Manager.

What you get to do every day:

Develop merchandise plans: Create comprehensive merchandise plans that align with company goals sales targets and market trends for multiple product categories
Manage Open-to-Buy meetings and monthly reviews with senior leadership
Forecast demand: Utilize historical data market trends and customer insights to accurately forecast sales inventory needs and replenishment strategies
Inventory management: Monitor inventory levels analyze sell-through rates and recommend appropriate actions to both increase and decrease on order quantities to optimize sales and inventory turnover while minimizing stock-outs and overstock situations
Financial analysis: Conduct regular analysis of sales performance margin trends and product profitability to identify opportunities and risks and provide actionable recommendations to senior management
Manage the financial success of a division(s) by meeting sales margin and inventory turn goals
Ensure structured reporting deliverables are met evaluating reports for accuracy performance efficiency and standardized best practices
Able to analyze business and find actionable data and present findings in a clear and concise manner
Exhibits initiative to look beyond the everyday business to look for opportunities to maximize sales potentials
Perform all other duties as assigned

What you bring to the role:

3 years Assortment/Demand/Merchandise planning experience preferred including 2 years in a retail ecommerce environment. Softgoods experience is a plus.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills: exceptional aptitude with numbers; retail math skills
Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships and communicate well with peers and cross-functional teams; identifies/influences critical stakeholders
Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Concisely presents complex information/recommendations in terms meaningful to various audiences
Collaborative team player
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
Able to perform under pressure organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Ability to utilize AI to enhance job productivity as well as a desire to grow this skill set
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of demand planning allocation and forecasting system is a plus
Ability to advance to high levels of computer literacy; exposure to relevant planning finance analytical data management systems
Experience planning a mixed brand business is preferred

Whats in it for you Joining Backcountry isnt just about having a seat at the tableits about helping redesign the table entirely. Youll be challenged stretched and supported as you grow faster than you thought addition to competitive compensation we offer:

Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering youll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies 401(k)/RRSP match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employee discounts at our portfolio companies

What our interview process looks like:

Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications well reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce Backcountry.
Step 2: Youll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
Step 3: Participate in deep-dive interviews with Backcountry leadership focused on your experience product mindset and operational thinking.
Step 4: Offer. Well move fast for the right candidate.

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