Merchandise Planner - Seasonal Apparel

Academy • Katy, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Merchandise Planner to help the buying organization hit sales, profit, and inventory goals through thoughtful financial and assortment planning. Daily work includes building class and subclass insights, creating item-level plans, and reconciling quarterly or seasonal assortment plans with financial targets. Your analysis supports smarter buying decisions, better inventory flow, and a stronger overall assortment for customers. Evaluate proposed actions and timelines to keep internal and external stakeholders on track for key deadlines. Collaboration with replenishment, buyers, and planning managers is central as you maintain financial plans, manage open-to-buy, and monitor trends. Along the way, you will use planning systems and reporting tools to generate insights, support vendor discussions, and identify best practices to apply to the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent work experience required
• 5+ years of related work experience required
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems and develop creative solutions
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment while staying organized and detailed
• Knowledge of retail math and the ability to use it in planning and analysis
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Oracle, SAS, or similar planning and analysis tools
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with partners at various levels
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a retail environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Build class and subclass insights.
• Create item-level plans.
• Reconcile quarterly or seasonal assortment plans with financial targets.
• Evaluate proposed actions and timelines to keep internal and external stakeholders on track for key deadlines.
• Collaborate with replenishment, buyers, and planning managers to maintain financial plans, manage open-to-buy, and monitor trends.
• Use planning systems and reporting tools to generate insights, support vendor discussions, and identify best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level