Merchandise Planner

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Reports to: Planning Manager

Location: Cottonwood Heights, Utah (Hybrid)

About the Role:

Backcountry is looking for a Merchandise Planner to own open-to-buy planning, demand forecasting, and inventory management across multiple product categories. As Merchandise Planner, you will partner closely with Merchandising teams to build comprehensive merchandise plans, manage inventory levels, and deliver financial analysis that drives sales, margin, and inventory turn goals.

In your first six months, success means owning the open-to-buy process for your division(s), building strong cross-functional relationships with merchandising partners, and delivering actionable recommendations that improve sales performance and inventory health.

This is a lean team. You will own a lot, move fast, and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.

What You'll Do:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Why Join:

The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership, move fast, and want to see the direct impact of their work.

Interview Process:

1. Recruiter Screen - A 45-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role, your background, and what you are looking for.
2. Hiring Manager Interview - Conversation with the Planning Manager focused on your merchandise planning experience, analytical approach, and cross-functional collaboration style.
3. Take-Home Assignment - A short challenge to understand how you approach problems and execution in a planning context.
4. In-Person Interview - We'd like to meet you at our Cottonwood Heights office. Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter.
5. Reference Checks - Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible.
6. Offer - We move quickly for the right candidate.

Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.

Please Note:

CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com.

Employment is contingent on a background check, including verification of prior employment dates.