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Petco · 2 months ago

Merchandise Assistant

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$66K/yr - $99K/yr

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. As a Merchandise Assistant, you will support the merchandise management team with various tasks, including assortment planning, vendor coordination, and inventory management, contributing to the team's success in retail merchandising.

Animal FeedNutritionPet

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in creating assortment plans and product roadmaps based on guidance from senior team members

Collaborate with merchant team members to ensure accurate and timely execution of assortment strategies

Manage and organize merchandise-related documents, ensuring they are easily accessible and accurate

Collaborate with vendors to gather product details, pricing, and promotional information

Support vendor onboarding and documentation processes

Assist Merchandise Manager to maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers

Assist Merchandise Manager to Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and promotional support to achieve optimal buying conditions

Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with agreements

Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences

Assist Merchants with Analyzing sales data and market insights to make informed recommendations for product assortment adjustments

Input and maintain product information, pricing, and availability in merchandise systems

Assist in gathering and organizing sales data, inventory reports, and customer feedback for analysis

Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with inventory analysts to prevent out of stocks and minimize overstock situations

Assist in monitoring product performance and take timely action to adjust inventory levels as needed

Assist in clearance and markdown processes for slow-moving products

Collaborate with merchandise planners, buyers and merchant merchandise managers to support cohesive merchandise strategies

Work closely with other departments such as marketing and e-commerce to ensure accurate product listings and promotions

Assist in generating routine and ad-hoc reports related to inventory, sales, and vendor performance

Compile data and contribute to presentations for merchandise team meetings

Qualification

MerchandisingData ManagementVendor ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMultitaskingInterest in RetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask and manage time effectively

Interest in retail merchandising and willingness to learn

Team-oriented attitude and willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Opportunity to gain exposure to the field of retail merchandising.

Potential for career growth within the merchandise management function.

Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and insights into various aspects of the retail industry.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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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