Sporting Goods Inventory Seasonal Adjustment Checklist

Maximize profits and minimize waste! Our Sporting Goods Inventory Seasonal Adjustment Checklist ensures you're perfectly stocked for peak seasons and avoid costly overstocking during slow times. Stay ahead of the game with this easy-to-use inventory management tool.

This Template was installed 2 times.

Initial Assessment & Data Gathering

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Review current inventory levels, sales data from previous seasons, and anticipated demand for upcoming season.

Start Date of Assessment

Previous Season Sales (Total)

Current Inventory Level (Total Units)

Current Season (e.g., Spring, Summer)

Notes on Recent Sales Trends

Average Daily Sales (Previous Season)

End Date of Previous Season

Product Category Review

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Evaluate each product category's performance (e.g., apparel, equipment, accessories) and identify items with high/low turnover.

Previous Season Sales (Units)

Current Inventory Level (Units)

Product Category

Performance Rating (Last Season)

Gross Margin (%)

Notes/Observations (e.g., trends, slow-movers)

Seasonal Trend Analysis

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Analyze historical data to identify peak and off-peak seasons for specific sports and product types.

Start Date of Previous Peak Season

End Date of Previous Peak Season

Average Daily Sales - Previous Peak Season

Average Daily Sales - Off-Peak Season

Top 1-2 Performing Sports/Activities During Peak Season

Notes on Unusual Seasonal Trends Observed

Impact of Previous Year's Promotions on Sales

Markdown & Clearance Planning

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Determine markdown strategies for end-of-season inventory and clearance plans for obsolete items.

Markdown Percentage (Initial)

Markdown Start Date

Units to Clear (Target)

Markdown Tier Progression

Incremental Markdown Percentage

Clearance Method

Notes on Items to be Marked Down

Replenishment Order Adjustments

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Modify order quantities based on seasonal demand forecasts and supplier lead times.

Adjustment Factor for Summer Apparel

Projected Increase in Baseball Equipment Orders

Supplier Lead Time Impact (Summer Season)

Safety Stock Level Adjustment (%)

Impact of Promotional Campaigns

Order Quantity Reduction (Slow-Moving Items)

Storage & Organization

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Plan for storage adjustments to accommodate seasonal inventory fluctuations and optimize warehouse space.

Dedicated Seasonal Storage Space (sq ft)

Seasonal Inventory Storage Location

Storage Method (e.g., Pallet Racking, Shelving)

Safety Precautions Implemented

Date of Last Storage Area Inspection

Notes on Storage Area Condition

Documentation & Record Keeping

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Record all adjustments made to inventory levels, order quantities, and markdown strategies for future reference.

Adjustment Date

Quantity Adjustment (Units)

Reason for Adjustment

Adjustment Type

Estimated Value of Adjustment

Adjusted By (Employee Name)

Supporting Documentation (Optional)

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