Planner

Job Description: The merchandise planner is responsible for the financial management of their assigned area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, creation of financial & merchandise plans, actualization of results, and a keen ability to identify, communicate, and implement strategic business opportunities. The planner will be responsible for forecasting sales, margin, and inventory levels on a regular basis as well as identifying risks to the business and develop action plans in cooperation with their merchandising partner to mitigate risks properly. Required Experience: Minimum 3 years of retail planning experience preferred Bachelor’s degree Proven track record of financially astute business management Position Type: Full Time Required Skills: Expertise in retail math Ability to identify and clearly communicate business opportunities and risks Strong analytical skills Must be able to work in a team environment & work independently Excellent follow-through and attention to detail Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Be assertive & eager to grow in an extremely fast-paced organization Strong organization and workload prioritization skills Strong excel skills Must be comfortable communication to all levels of the organization Job Responsibilities: Drives the development of product assortments, product allocation, inventory management and profitability in conjunction with the merchant Identifies opportunities and executes strategies to increase sales, margin, & turn to meet or exceed plan Determines space, sku, and assortment strategies that optimize store productivity Develops sound department and class-level financial plans; re-forecasts in season based on current trend Analyzes product performance in season, monitors demand, and adjusts forecasts to establish inventory levels that drive sales and maximize profitability Collaborates with operations team on in-season adjustments to min/max levels Provides forecasts to and collaborates with vendors to insure appropriate level of product availability Produces divisional reports We comply with all laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status. Employment discrimination isn’t just unlawful, it violates our policies and is not who we are. Every associate at every level in the organization is prohibited from engaging in any form of discrimination. An associate who believes s/he is being discriminated against should report it immediately to the Human Resources department. The law and our policies prohibit retaliation against anyone for making such a report. PGA TOUR Superstore is operated by Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., a subsidiary of AMB Sports and Entertainment. Our stores are located across the US with our Store Support Center and Customer Care Center located in Roswell, GA. Our shared ambition is to be the premier golf retailer in the world, focused on growing the game and inspiring people to play their best! Our Associates deliver world-class service to our customers with unparallelled golf experiences on our putting greens, Studios, and hitting bays all with state-of-the art technology delivering game-changing opportunities at every turn. With access to award-winning product knowledge training, Associates quickly build confidence and establish meaningful connections with everyone coming through our doors. Golf’s greatest brands are in our stores offering performance, style and value – with both new and pre-owned clubs. Our amazing Services Associates can repair and regrip clubs and have customers heading out to the courses with the best advantage. Our Instructors are PGA pros and coach customers to reach their goals with equipment fitting exactly to their needs & playing styles informed by sport-leading Trackman technology. Every store features the very best in golf apparel for Men, Women, and Juniors and an unmatched collection of footwear options. For more information, visit: PGA TOUR Superstore