At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport and, SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.
Backcountry's Planning team has an opening for a Planning Coordinator. This position requires excellent attention to detail, retail or eCommerce business experience, and the ability to work well alone and with a team. This role is diverse and dynamic. The Planning Coordinator works closely with the Planning Team, Pricing & Analytics Team, Buying Team and Marketing Team to ensure pricing is accurate, SKU issues are resolved , and executes reporting for the teams accurately and successfully.
What you get to do every day:
Execute companywide pricing changes to drive desired sales, margin and inventory goals
High attention to detail with focus on data accuracy
Manage Pricing Calendar for data integrity and completeness through partnership with Merchandising
Maintain a high level of data integrity for pricing attributes in ERP via audits and QA activities
Support execution of store promotions and markdowns in partnership with Store Operations
Run and manage Competitive Pricing reporting
Build strong cross functional relationships with Marketing, Merchandising, Planning, and Site Operations
Work cross functionally with Marketing and Visual Merch to ensure sites are appropriately merchandised and accurate discounts called out
Ability to function well in an ever-changing and dynamic environment
Support process improvements for pricing across Pricing Team & Merchandise Team
Support Marketplace Team as needed
Support running of reporting and analytics as needed
What you bring to the role:
Requires 1-2 years eCommerce retail experience, knowledge of retail math and attainment of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Able to work both independently and with a team
Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships and communicate well with peers and cross-functional teams
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
Able to perform under pressure, organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of SQL, NetSuite, OBIEE or similar software a plus
Retail buying, planning or related analytical experience highly recommended
What’s in it for you?
PTO
Medical/Dental/Vision and a variety of supplemental policies available
Company 401K match
Company Health Spending Account (HSA) match
Company provides group life insurance at no cost
COBRA reimbursement for salaried employees until health insurance eligible
Paid Holidays
Birthday off with pay!
Pet Insurance
Generous employee discounts
What our interview process looks like:
Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better:
📞 Step 1: Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, you’re also interviewing us!
📝 Step 2: Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently.
👩🏽💻Step 3: Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges you’ve faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal.
✍🏽 Step 4: Offer! This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know you’ll be excited about.
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