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Assistant Inventory Planner - Bikes & Wheeled Goods
Coraopolis, PA (USA)
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Company: DICK'S Sporting Goods Contact:
Post Date: 12/13/24 Phone:
Job Type: Full Time Fax:
Reference: PA61cgidUw Mailing Address:

At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world's greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Inventory Planner will assist with the implementation and execution of Allocation and/or Replenishment strategies set by the A/R Managers and Inventory Planners, with buy-in from Merchandise Planners and Merchants, for our less complex businesses. (Provide critical input into determining how to most effectively utilize our inventory to support merchandise plan, advertising, regional, and competitive initiatives.) They maintain appropriate inventory levels in stores to support financial goals, advertising initiatives and regional needs and ensure that new stores open with the correct assortments and appropriate inventory levels as determined by the new store plan.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Allocate bulk purchase orders using the Allocations system. Place weekly replenishment purchase orders.

  • Maintain proper inventory levels by store location to support sales, margin and turn goals.

  • Partner with Inventory Planner/AR Manager to implement and execute merchandise allocation and replenishment buy strategies.

  • Review regular instock reporting for key and advertised items. Partner with Inventory Planner/AR Manager to determine actions to correct instock issues in a timely manner.

  • Analyze and communicate product, size, and color inventory needs to Inventory Planner/AR Manager.

  • Execute new store plans and ensure new stores open with the correct assortment and appropriate inventory levels.

  • Execute inventory re-balancing opportunities as necessary.

  • Research and respond to store merchandise needs and wants. Communicate higher level inventory needs to the Inventory Planner/AR Manager.

  • Understand and manage item eligibility through the Item Eligibility (ITEL) application. Ensure proper assortment within allocation systems and instock reporting based on climate, rationality, seasonality, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • 1-3 years of experience

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong emphasis in Excel

  • JDA Allocations and/or JDA Fulfillment experience a plus

  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills

  • Customer-service oriented

  • Self-motivated and results oriented

  • Problem solving & troubleshooting capabilities

  • Execution skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

  • Strong detail orientation

  • Superior organizational abilities

  • Process & procedure oriented

  • Strong verbal and mathematical skills


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