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PetSmart · 5 hours ago

Merchandise Planner

Phoenix, AZ

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

PetSmart is a leading pet supply retailer, and they are seeking a Merchandise Planner to support their merchandise strategy and financial objectives. This role involves developing accurate financial plans, analyzing sales trends, and collaborating with various teams to optimize inventory and maximize sales performance.

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Responsibilities

Create and revise all components of a rolling merchandise forecast (sales, margin, receipts, inventory and turn)

Make both collaborative and independent day-to-day decisions which affect gross margin dollars

Partner with the Buyer and Assortment Team to influence the assortment and promotional plans

Analyze and anticipate selling patterns to influence the allocation and replenishment strategy

Provide thought leadership, analysis and insights into trends and recommendations for actions to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity both on daily basis and via periodic small and large scale presentations

This position is responsible for following the Merchandise Planning Policies & Procedures that supports delivering the merchandise plan objectives including growth in sales and margin, and driving cost reductions and inventory productivity gains

This position is responsible for influencing the overall merchandise strategy for assigned categories

This position will work to develop a solid knowledge of planning practices and alignment with merchandising, promotional and assortment strategies

This position will leverage their analytical skill sets to influence the decision making process and deliver the merchandise plan objectives

Achieves Sales, Margin, and Inventory Turnover and other KPIs as designated to plan

Develop yearly/seasonal/weekly category merchandise financial plans (sales, margin, inventory and turn) in accordance with company goals, historical performance and trend analysis. Present strategies to Senior Management

Analyze and reforecast the business and recommend/implement strategies to maximize opportunities and minimize risk

Support the leadership team in the seasonal, annual, and long-range strategic and financial planning across a wide array of vendor (direct and external), customer, and merchandising segments. Influences inventory levels and allocation strategies to stay in line with the turn and inventory plan

Lead, execute and measure performance against the business planning and product creation calendars to engage timely and informed decision making

Own the end-to-end management of merchandise and financial planning, including the optimization of inventory investments across life cycle pricing, in-stock and service levels, and seasonal transitions

Set targets and achieves plans for good/better/best pricing proportions, inventory and space productivity required to support the sales and gross margin plans

Maintain high levels of promotional product availability during promotional periods while minimizing aging and discontinued inventory levels

Develop key, new and one-time buy items plans and then partner with Merchandise Buyers and Allocation Teams to adjust inventory levels where appropriate in season

Conduct detailed post-season or post-event analysis, leveraging customer data when appropriate, and present insights and recommendations to leadership team

Actively create and lead special projects that engage growth opportunities

Work with space and assortment planning team members to influence the assortment planning process based on insights, analysis and strategic direction

Use consumer insights and data combined with a structured test and learn approach to maximize growth opportunities

Support the VP & Director to present within various strategic meetings for the division (i.e. Direction Setting, Marketing Execution meetings, Line Reviews, Open-To-Buy, Vendor, QBR, and other meetings)

Integrate all processes and systems to fully optimize accuracy, efficiency, inventory productivity, and financial productivity

Qualification

Merchandise PlanningFinancial PlanningAnalytical SkillsJDA Enterprise PlanningExcelPowerPointCommunication SkillsCollaborative SkillsProblem SolvingSelf-starter

Required

3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrate ability to develop analytical and problem solving skills (i.e. critical and evaluative thinking) required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal required. Ability to communicate effectively across many levels within the organization

Ability to influence decisions by creating a excellent case for action, using analytical findings

Collaborative Skills: ability to partner across departments to engage decisions

Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably with a business focus, or an equivalent blend of relevant experience and education

JDA Enterprise Planning (or equivalent) experience preferred

Benefits

Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!

On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals

"Top Dog" gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces

"Sit & Stay" Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more

"Lil Paws" NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education

Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart

Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more