PetSmart · 10 hours ago
Sr Merch Corporate Planning Analyst
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expPetSmart is a leading pet retailer dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. The Senior Corporate Merchandise Planner is responsible for developing data-driven analysis around merchandise performance, forecasting, and extensive modeling to support financial planning and targets.
E-CommercePetRetailRetail TechnologyTraining
Responsibilities
Collaborate with teams across the enterprise including Merch Planning & Allocation (MP&A), Buying, Pricing, Space Planning, Finance, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Digital, Customer Experience, Marketing, and more to measure performance of initiatives and make recommendations
Execute extensive data mining and complex analyses to consolidate and clearly communicate analytical findings and recommendations across various levels of the organization
Develop and maintain standardized reporting to provide visibility and understanding of performance to equip merchandising teams to make more informed business decisions
In-depth understanding of retail KPIs to be able to identify trends, measure performance, and gauge whether strategies are working across sales, margin, customer, digital channels, marketing, promotion, pricing, space productivity, and inventory
Develop and lead trainings for the Merchandise Financial Planners on best practices for building a rolling merchandise forecast and build the tools and resources to support their work including guidance on inputting company-wide initiatives to ensure consistency
Act as the business systems administrator for the Blue Yonder Enterprise Planning (EP) software. The EP Admin functions as the subject matter expert for the software, bridging the gap between technical infrastructure and business user needs. This role will also manage licensing and access, develop user guides and training materials, execute the forecast and plan tasks, and own requirements analysis and user acceptance testing for upgrades and system changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field plus 2+ years of work experience; or 5+ years of equivalent combination of education and experience and/or training
Self-directed, independent thinker with exceptional analytical skills and high attention to detail
Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite including intermediate/expert level Excel and PowerPoint skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to partner effectively across departments and present recommendations and influence business decisions at various levels
Preferred
Retail industry experience
Understanding of retail metrics and knowledge of merchandise planning practices
Blue Yonder Enterprise Planning (EP) experience
Experience with Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), Snowflake, PowerBI
Familiarity with SQL
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
Company
PetSmart
PetSmart is an e-commerce business that offers pet supplies, medications, grooming solutions, and adoption services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.71BKey Investors
Apollo
2025-08-08Debt Financing· $2.7B
2023-07-24Secondary Market
2014-11-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Ken Hicks
CEO
Alan Schnaid
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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