Associate Inventory Planner - Men's Athletic Apparel

Dick's Sporting Goods

Hours: Full time
Where: Customer Support Center
Posted: Sep 2

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:

In collaboration with the A/R Managers, Merchandise Planners and Buyers, the Associate Inventory Planner facilitate and implement Allocation and/or Replenishment strategies for the mid-level businesses that they support. These strategies will determine how to most effectively utilize our inventory to support the merchandise plan, advertising, regional, and competitive initiatives.

What you'd do

Allocate bulk purchase orders using the Allocations system. Place replenishment purchase orders.
Maintain proper inventory levels by store location to support sales, margin and turn goals.
Partner with the AR Manager and Buyers to identify opportunities and action plans for merchandise allocation and replenishment buy strategies.
Review regular instock reporting for key and advertised items. Determine actions to correct instock issues in a timely manner.
Utilize knowledge of customer needs/wants to make decisions regarding system settings, processes, and procedures to maximize the experience of internal and external customers, both in-store and through our omni-channel operations.
Facilitate meetings with Buyers and Merchandise Planners on item flow based on ladder plans, replenishment forecasts, OTB, and advertising schedule. Determine next steps from these outcomes.
Partner with AR Manager/Inventory Planner to manage and oversee cluster creation for areas of responsibility.
Train and mentor Interns and Merchandise Trainees.
Manage and oversee item eligibility through the Item Eligibility (ITEL) application for areas of responsibility. Ensure proper assortment within allocation systems and instock reporting based on climate, regionality, seasonality, etc.

What they want

Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years of experience, including 2+ years’ experience in merchandise allocations and/or planning.
Advanced level Excel skills (Vlookups, pivot tables, advanced formula calculations)
JDA Allocations and/or E3 experience required
Strong mathematical skills
Training experience required
Strong communications skills
Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

Starts: 2026-08-06