Sr Manager Merchandise Planning - Athletic/team Sports Fw

Academy Sports + Outdoors

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5+ years retail planning experience
Sas merchandise planning system proficiency
Multi-channel or multi-store environment
Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Senior Manager of Merchandise Planning for its Athletic/Team Sports division. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in retail planning and leadership, with a strong focus on supply chain management and team collaboration

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a team of Merchandise Planners to ensure the right product reaches the right customer at the right time.
  • Candidates must manage monthly Open-to-Buy and Assortment Line Review processes while reporting on key metrics like sales, turns, and in-stock levels.
  • Academy Sports + Outdoors fosters a culture that puts people first, offering opportunities for growth and meaningful connections within a passionate team.

Matching Summary

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Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Senior Manager of Merchandise Planning for its Athletic/Team Sports division. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in retail planning and leadership, with a strong focus on supply chain management and team collaboration.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years retail planning experience
  • SAS merchandise planning system proficiency
  • Multi-channel or multi-store environment
  • Full supply chain merchandising lifecycle knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Nice-to-have

  • 2+ years people management experience
  • Leadership of up to 10 high performing team members
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills
  • Ability to prioritize workload in fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Retail Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain or equivalent
  • 5+ years progressive experience overseeing planning in retail
  • Proficiency with SAS merchandise planning system

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