Merchandise Planner

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Reports to: Planning Manager

Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT (Hybrid) or Remote

About the Role:

Backcountry is looking for a Merchandise Planner to own open-to-buy plans, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization across multiple product categories. As Merchandise Planner, you will partner closely with Merchandising teams to drive sales, margin, and inventory turn goals while delivering actionable insights to leadership.

Within your first six months, you will own the planning cadence for your division(s), lead Open-to-Buy reviews with senior leadership, and establish yourself as the go-to analytical partner for your merchandising counterparts.

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 planning experience, analytical approach, and how you partner with merchandising teams.
3. Take-Home Assignment - A short AI or problem-solving challenge so we can understand how you approach analysis and execution.
4. In-Person Interview - We'd like to meet you at our Salt Lake City 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.