Associate Merchandise Planner

ASSOCIATE MERCHANDISE PLANNER

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF MERCHANDISE PLANNING

STATUS: EXEMPT

Summary

Boot 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 Associate Merchandise Planner is responsible for the successful development, execution and communication of financial and inventory plans for assigned categories. The Associate Merchandise Planner develops merchandise plans that meet and exceed sales, gross margin, turnover goals for assigned business categories.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and report on actual sales versus forecast by product types; identify sales opportunities, formulate revisions to forecasts to capitalize on those opportunities, and effectively communicate forecast revision to the buyer.
• Perform detailed trend analyses for products. Evaluate related historical performance and initial sales performance for new products. Develop deletion and exit strategies for existing product based on trend analysis.
• Assist Managing Planners with pre-season planning analysis and preparation for review meetings.
• Assist Managing Planners with OTB, inventory and receipt plans by forecasting and adjusting where appropriate.
• Monitor flow of receipts and identify inefficiencies in the receipt process. Advise the Buyer on resolution to improve inefficiencies.
• Determine appropriate assortment for assigned product categories that balance volume and space considerations for each store with partnership from cross-functional team members.
• Responsible for ad-hoc analysis, reporting and the planning and execution of project work 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 management.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
• Review, analyze, and report on actual sales versus forecast by product types; identify sales opportunities, formulate revisions to forecasts to capitalize on those opportunities, and effectively communicate forecast revision to the buyer.
• Perform detailed trend analyses for products. Evaluate related historical performance and initial sales performance for new products. Develop deletion and exit strategies for existing product based on trend analysis.
• Assist Managing Planners with pre-season planning analysis and preparation for review meetings.
• Assist Managing Planners with OTB, inventory and receipt plans by forecasting and adjusting where appropriate.
• Monitor flow of receipts and identify inefficiencies in the receipt process. Advise the Buyer on resolution to improve inefficiencies.
• Determine appropriate assortment for assigned product categories that balance volume and space considerations for each store with partnership from cross-functional team members.
• Responsible for ad-hoc analysis, reporting and the planning and execution of project work related to merchandise planning and execution.
• Perform post-mortem analyses for seasonal events and strategies.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning.

Competencies

• Customer Centric/Sales Driven – Assesses customer experience within the store and promotes a culture of customer engagement. Is attentive to customers and understands their needs, offers products that are aligned with the consumers' expectations. Continually searches for ways to improve customer service.
• Ensure 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 Opportunities

• Competitive 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 Partners

PAY RANGE: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00*

• compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, 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 Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.

Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.

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