Planner, Major Events

8 hours ago

Jacksonville, FL, United States Fanatics Full time
Job Description

At Fanatics Commerce, we're more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise - we're a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

Role Overview

The Planner is responsible for supporting the seasonal merchandise planning process by building bottoms-up plans, managing in-season forecasts, and reconciling open-to-buy targets. This role partners with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver accurate forecasts, assortment execution, and inventory health across categories.

Working under the guidance of Senior Planners and Directors, you'll contribute to calendar milestones - from preliminary tops/down plans to PO deadlines - while developing expertise in merchandise planning tools and analysis.

How you will make an impact:
  • Build bottoms-up financial and inventory plans by league/category aligned to department targets.
  • Manage in-season demand forecasting and update open-to-buy models to track sales, margin, and turn performance.
  • Support vendor plan creation by preparing templates, reconciling actuals, and updating key deliverables.
  • Prepare seasonal calendar milestones (plan decks, SIM inputs, PO tracking) to ensure readiness for leadership reviews.
  • Partner with Merchandising and Finance to reconcile sales forecasts, buy plans, and post-event performance (e.g., hot markets).
  • Provide analysis and insights to guide decision-making while developing independent judgment in complex planning scenarios.
What you bring to the team:
  • 4-6 years of experience in merchandise or financial planning within retail, consumer products, or licensing.
  • Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and planning tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines with increasing independence.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of sales, margin, inventory, and productivity metrics.
  • Collaborative mindset with growing ability to influence cross-functional partners.
Where You'll Work and What's required:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Onsite role is located at our Jacksonville, Tampa, or NYC, with cross-functional collaboration required daily.
  • Limited travel as needed for vendor or business reviews.
What's in it for you:
  • Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you'll be empowered to help shape our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
  • Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we're dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.

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