Assistant Merchandise Planner

Reebok
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2022 CLOSED ON 12/19/2022

Job Posting for Assistant Merchandise Planner at Reebok

Overview

Reebok is a pioneer in the sporting goods industry with a rich and storied fitness heritage dating back to 1895. Reebok was founded on athletic footwear​ that changed the direction of sport. Since then, the art  of outpacing expectation has brewed in the brand’s DNA.​ This is what fuels Reebok to break up boundaries and incite movement. And to make products that help others explore exactly what movement means to them. Reebok strives to deliver each and every athlete, from professionals to enthusiasts, with the opportunity, products and inspiration to reach their full potential. Reebok Classics leverage the brand’s fitness heritage and represent the roots of the brand in the sports lifestyle market. Reebok is an American-inspired global brand with headquarters in Boston, MA.

 

Purpose:

The Assistant Merchandise Planner will support all aspects of inventory planning for Direct to Consumer channels.  This job will sit in our Boston office.

Job Responsibilities

  • Own standard reports as well as complete ad hoc analysis to support category and business decisions
  • Perform additional administrative tasks, as needed across the Merchandise Planning Team
  • Conduct weekly analysis of the current business and make recommendations to the Planners & Buyers based on the analysis
  • Participate in weekly trading meetings. Make call outs of missed opportunities in business.
  • Drive generation of accurate reporting and sales recaps, weekly and ad hoc, including brand initiative products
  • Identify and execute with promotional opportunities at the category, concept, collection and article level to maximize sales for both pre-season and in season.
  • Perform research, prepare and consolidate for special assignments and prepare PowerPoint or other presentations that reflect professionally the intent of the Department Head
  • Construct and deliver daily, weekly and monthly metrics reports
  • Manage pricing and the execution of instore promotional offers
  • Resolve tickets related to pricing & promotions for Retail stores

Qualifications

 

  • A bachelor’s degree and a minimum one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
  • Degree with emphasis in Merchandising, Marketing or Business Management preferred but not required
  • Excellent computer skills, including, but not limited to, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint
  • Advanced Excel skills, and a thorough understanding of macros, pivot tables, lookup formulas, formatting, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills, familiarity with Retail KPI’s, and a thorough understanding of retail math
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to build successful relationships within a team and cross-functionally
  • Exceptional attention to detailAbility to exercise good judgment and effectively use decision making skills, confidently handling ambiguous situations and/or issues that may arise
  • Ability to effectively present information to an individual or group, both written and verbally
  • Ability to work independently (particularly in the absence of supervisor) and be a solution-based thinker
  • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate via phone, e-mail and face to face
  • Ability to work well in a team environment in any capacity
  • Ability to multi-task within a fast paced, changing environment, and the ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
  • A passion for sports and an interest in the athletic industry and trends and/or athletic product lines preferred

 

Requirements & EEO Statement

SPARC Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”). #entry
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