Director - Sport and Merchandise Planning

As part of Retail Department, the Director - Sport and Merchandise Planning will be responsible for the purchasing and management of product for the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club Retail Department, which maintains store locations in Milwaukee, Arizona and North Carolina.

Core duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

Analyze and forecast sales and profitability numbers to continually refine product mix, control expenses, manage Open to Buy and ultimately achieve organizational retail goals
• Create a merchandise assortment plan and work with MLB & Milb Licensees to select assortment of licensed product to be sold for the Milwaukee Brewers and Wilson Warbirds
• Create store layouts and product vendor placement for all stadium locations in Milwaukee WI, Phoenix AZ, and Wilson NC
• Negotiate with MLB & Milb Licensees to ensure cost and retail targets are achieved for specific MLB & Milb Licensed products
• Oversee Spring Training and Minor League retail merchandise buys, store set up and inventory management
• Work with ownership and other departments in the organization to coordinate, purchase and create unique items for Brewers front office needs including ownership/investor events, game day staff uniforms, sponsor/SSH/Suite Holder gifts, Brewers Community Foundation items and other product projects as deemed relevant
• Purchase and fulfill Brewers front office product needs
• Travel to MLB & Milb Retail Shows/Seminars/Summits
• Assists the Senior Director- Merchandise and Retail Operations with projects that will better improve the retail department for the organization

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in retail buying and forecasting at a management level. Sports retail purchasing is preferred. The ideal candidate should also have:

• Ability to motivate and manage staff of all levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to direct the activities of staff and plan ahead
• Ability to problem solve and think outside the box. React to issues in a constructive manner and be a proactive planner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced math skills; proficient in MS Excel and retail POS/Inventory systems

Our Team

The Brewers Retail department captures and personalizes each fan's visit to the stadium and contributes to the memories made at American Family Field. Our goal is to be the friendliest and most knowledgeable retail staff in the MLB. We represent ourselves, our city & our brand.

Our Pitch

You come here to make a difference. We are a purpose-led organization, focused on building an inclusive and engaging culture that fosters excellence, collaboration and ingenuity. We strive to be a model employer and cultivator of talent, empowering our teams to drive innovation through the inclusion of diverse thoughts, ideas and perspectives. We operate at the highest standard of excellence, investing in the development of our staff across all levels and embracing differences through a culture of respect and understanding.

We are proud to offer a highly competitive perks and benefits package including:

• Exceptional health and dental rates, and fully covered vision package
• 401(K) match and an additional annual contribution from the Club
• Unlimited vacation time
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Collaborative recognition program and incentives
• Leadership development programming
• Online educational platform for personal and professional development
• Business Resource Groups
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Inclusive training and development opportunities aligned with Club values
• Brewers Home Game tickets, promotional giveaways and other discounts!

For more information about our Crew, other benefits and insight into our Club culture please visit our Careers Page.