POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Merchandise Planner is a leadership role in the Planning department which provides training and support to planners, as well as, fulfills a planner role.    

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintains the responsibilities of a planner role that entails the following: (40%)Partners with Supply Chain and Merchandising to develop, execute, and analyze bottom up plans at sub department that are rolled up to meet the company goals.Develop knowledge of the merchandise categories and incorporate this in the planning process. Leads planning meetings to discuss goals and expectations of the Merchant team. Conducts fact-based analysis of performance metrics using history and trends. Present exception based reporting to Supply Chain and Merchandising with recommendations for action. Confidently leads weekly Open to Buy meetings and has a strong understanding of the metrics used in inventory management. Accurately and confidently assist team members in understanding performance metrics. Prepare month end and year end reporting that is submitting.Supports planners with additional training and works with the planning manager to support the team. (30%)Assists in training new planners and fields questions from the team. (20%)Acts as the liaison between the Analytics and IT departments and the Planning department to request assistance. (10%)ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

      

       Minimum Degree Required:  Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance

       Preferred Degree:  Bachelor’s Degree in Business

       Certificate(s) or License(s): n/a

       Experience: 2-5 of years experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Experience in a fast paced customer service oriented multi-channel environment. Solid understanding of merchandising and allocation/replenishment principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to present business strategies and action plans to large groups. Excellent interpersonal and team-leading skills. Includes ability to concisely communicate, both written and orally. Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Access. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and remain detailed oriented. . An energetic team player. Proven strategic, tactical and analytical skills. Strong decision making and problem solving skills. Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen to multiple business partners in order to incorporate their recommendations and needs.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:   0%

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.  Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Full Time Benefits Summary:
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Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.  Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.

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