Remote NFL Merchandise Planner

Introduction: Shape the Future of Fan Gear from Anywhere

Join the NFL's remote merchandising division as a Merchandise Planner and play a strategic role in delivering exceptional products to fans worldwide. This fully remote position is ideal for a retail planning professional passionate about consumer behavior, e-commerce optimization, and sports culture. You'll oversee key planning processes for product allocation, inventory management, and revenue forecasting, ensuring the right merchandise reaches the right fan at the right time. If you're driven by precision, innovation, and a love for the game, this is your opportunity to align data-driven decisions with passionate fan experiences. You'll be at the heart of bridging business strategy with emotional connection—delivering products that fans proudly wear, collect, and cherish.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Merchandise Planning

• Develop and maintain merchandise plans that balance product assortment, inventory levels, and financial goals across all NFL online and retail platforms.
• Partner with buying and e-commerce teams to forecast demand, analyze performance trends, and identify growth opportunities.
• Evaluate historical data, emerging trends, and current season performance to shape long-term merchandising strategies.
• Recommend product phasing, key item planning, and seasonal assortment shifts to improve customer experience and revenue performance.

Inventory and Performance Optimization

• Monitor stock-to-sales ratios and recommend strategic replenishment or markdown plans to maintain profitability.
• Analyze sell-through data, identify slow-moving inventory, and adjust plans in real-time for dynamic inventory control.
• Collaborate with licensing and brand management to align merchandising strategies with NFL team calendars, seasonal events, and key marketing moments.
• Use historical data and current trends to inform pre-season, in-season, and post-season inventory strategies.
• Optimize planning for multi-channel distribution, including team shops, direct-to-consumer platforms, and mobile commerce.
• Ensure timely product availability for key events, such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, and team-specific playoff runs.

Work Environment and Culture

As a remote Merchandise Planner, you'll thrive in a collaborative, performance-oriented team that values creativity and analytical thinking. We champion flexibility and autonomy, offering a supportive network of peers and leadership that celebrates shared successes. Our digital workspace fosters innovation and experimentation, grounded in a deep understanding of the emotional and community connections fans have with their teams. We foster a welcoming environment that values diverse perspectives, encourages curiosity, and promotes a healthy work-life balance, including flexible remote work arrangements. Whether you're strategizing from your home office or brainstorming virtually with a cross-functional team, your voice and insights are highly valued.

Tools, Technology & Reporting Systems

You’ll utilize advanced planning and retail analytics software such as Oracle Retail, SAP S/4HANA, and Tableau. Knowledge of retail allocation systems, inventory management tools, and cloud-based collaboration platforms (like Slack, Zoom, and Asana) will be integral to your success. You'll also work with business intelligence dashboards to generate forecasts and monitor KPI metrics. Proficiency in using VLOOKUPs, data cubes, and automated reporting frameworks will help you operate efficiently. Our technology infrastructure is designed to support rapid decision-making and proactive inventory planning, leveraging real-time data for enhanced agility and alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory control, or retail forecasting, preferably in a sports, fashion, or e-commerce environment.
• Strong command of Excel, pivot tables, retail math, and trend analysis.
• Proven ability to turn insights into actionable plans that drive sales and margin growth.
• Comfortable working across remote teams and time zones while maintaining excellent communication and prioritization.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field; MBA or retail planning certifications are a plus.
• A passion for sports, team culture, and fan engagement strategies is highly desirable.
• Experience with omnichannel merchandising, mobile-first inventory strategies, and responsive e-commerce techniques is an advantage.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to quickly interpret complex data and pivot strategies accordingly.

Growth Opportunities and Career Path

This role provides a pathway into senior planning leadership and cross-functional product strategy positions. You’ll gain exposure to league-wide merchandising decisions, innovative planning models, and revenue-driving collaborations. Our organization actively invests in talent development, encouraging you to expand your skills through mentorship, certification programs, and access to the latest retail planning innovations. You’ll also have the opportunity to present strategic plans to senior leadership, participate in league-wide initiatives, and influence the future of fan-driven commerce. Career trajectories may include roles such as Senior Merchandise Planner, Planning Manager, Director of Merchandising Strategy, or cross-functional transitions into digital product management.

Compensation and Benefits

This remote role offers a competitive annual salary of $97,202 and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your holistic well-being and career success. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• NFL merchandise discounts and team-specific perks
• Remote home-office stipend and tech support
• Access to virtual wellness programs, including fitness and mindfulness sessions
• Annual professional development fund for training, certifications, and online learning platforms
• Exclusive access to remote networking events, NFL league initiatives, and digital summits

Make Your Impact—Apply Today

Be the planner behind the passion. Join a purpose-driven team that brings joy to fans through timely, thoughtful merchandise. In this role, you won’t just track numbers—you’ll shape moments. Every well-planned product drop, every aligned campaign, and every fan wearing the gear you helped plan is part of your legacy. Apply now and help us shape the NFL's remote retail future, where strategy meets spirit and every product tells a story. Let your career align with something meaningful—and make every play count.