Senior Merchandising Planner

Senior Merchandising Planner - Chicago, Hybrid

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us.

The Senior Merchandising Planner will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our merchandising operations by managing Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Wholesale (WHSL) planning activities. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment of forecasts, allocations, and business strategies while maintaining operational efficiency and supporting sales growth. The role requires a strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and excellent organizational skills

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain accurate item forecasts for the US DTC channel, leveraging historical data and trend analysis.
• Create and manage US DTC allocation tables to optimize inventory placement and meet consumer demand.
• Lead regular US DTC business reviews to assess performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with supply chain partners to ensure inventory needs are filled and on time for respective channels.
• Conduct store capacity planning for US DTC locations, ensuring efficient use of space and resources.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan promotional activities and measure their impact.
• Oversee store and warehouse transfers to maintain inventory flow and minimize disruptions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business unit and the warehouse to resolve issues and enhance efficiencies.
• Generate and manage item forecasts for the US WHSL channel, ensuring alignment with sales targets and customer needs.
• Conduct US WHSL business reviews to provide actionable insights and drive strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with the Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy and address any related issues.
• Manage items on the B2B portal, ensuring accurate and up-to-date product information for wholesale customers.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or a related discipline and 5-7 years of experience in merchandising & planning. Ideal candidates have experience working in the apparel industry.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word), as well as collaboration/ communications platforms like MS Teams.
• Previous experience in the athleisure industry preferred
• Great product instincts – an understanding of sports, culture, and fashion and how they shape the lifestyle and clothing choices of young athletic men and women.
• Analytical thinking – a balance of both qualitative and quantitative skills
• Entrepreneurship – ability to work effectively in a fluid environment and willingness to wear multiple hats, as necessary
• Resourcefulness – self-directed and scrappy
• Collaboration – demonstrated skill in building cross-functional and cross-cultural/international relationships
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to apply sound business decisions to growing a global business

What We'll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $100,000 - $130,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best in class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• Smart casual dress (yes, jeans every day!)
• On-site health club
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.