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Petco · 1 day ago

Sr. Manager, Merchandise

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $182K/yr

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. In this role, you will lead and strategize the end-to-end merchandise management process, overseeing assortment planning, procurement, and sales analysis to drive revenue growth and optimize inventory management.

Animal FeedNutritionPet

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive merchandise strategy that aligns with company objectives, market trends, and evolving consumer preferences

Lead the creation of seasonal and annual assortment plans, considering market insights, sales history, and product lifecycle

Lead, mentor, and guide a team of merchandise managers, analysts, and buyers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture

Provide clear direction, set performance goals, and conduct regular performance evaluations

Drive data-driven assortment decisions by analyzing sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to identify growth opportunities and refine product offerings

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure assortment strategies cater to different customer segments and sales channels

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and collaboration opportunities

Ensure vendor compliance and performance monitoring

Lead the development of purchase plans that balance demand forecasting, inventory turnover, and sales targets

Collaborate closely with inventory management teams to optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and manage excess stock

Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and consumer behavior to guide merchandise decisions and identify emerging opportunities

Analyze sales data and market insights to recommend adjustments to pricing, promotions, and product assortment

Collaborate with marketing, e-commerce, and supply chain teams to align merchandise strategies with overall business objectives

Communicate assortment plans, promotional activities, and product launches effectively to relevant stakeholders

Collaborate with finance teams to develop and manage merchandise budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets and forecasts

Qualification

Retail merchandisingData analysisLeadership skillsVendor relationship managementMicrosoft ExcelMarket dynamics understandingOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus

Extensive experience in retail merchandising, with a proven track record of managing omni-channel merchandise strategies

Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage and develop high-performing teams

Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights

Excellent negotiation skills and experience in vendor relationship management

Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Excel

Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

In-depth understanding of retail industry trends, market dynamics, and consumer behavior

Benefits

Health and financial benefits

401K

Incentives

PTO

Company

Petco

Glassdoor3.0

Where the Pets Go. Celebrating 60 years of helping pets live their best life!

Founded in 1965

San Diego, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.petco.com/unleashed

H1B Sponsorship

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