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Petco · 2 days ago

Senior Merchandise Planner

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $133K/yr

5+ years exp

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. The Senior Merchandise Planner is responsible for driving financial performance through effective planning, forecasting, and inventory management, ensuring optimal assortment and profitability across channels.

Animal FeedNutritionPet

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and manage financial plans by department, class, and channel to achieve sales, margin, and inventory goals

Lead pre-season and in-season planning, including open-to-buy (OTB), assortment strategy, and promotional cadence

Analyze historical data, market trends, and customer insights to inform future strategies

Oversee inventory flow and ensure alignment with sales forecasts and promotional plans

Identify risks and opportunities in stock levels, recommending actions such as reorders, markdowns, or transfers

Partner with allocation and supply chain teams to ensure timely and accurate product distribution

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sell-through, turn, margin, and ROI

Deliver weekly/monthly business reviews with actionable insights and recommendations

Support pricing and promotional strategies to maximize profitability and customer engagement

Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, store operations, and e-commerce teams to align on business objectives

Mentor junior planners and contribute to team development and process improvement

Act as a thought leader in planning meetings, driving innovation and best practices

Qualification

Financial PlanningInventory ManagementAnalytical ExpertiseRetail AcumenStrategic ThinkingCommunicationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or related field

5–7 years of experience in merchandise planning, preferably in specialty or omnichannel retail

Proven track record of driving financial results and leading planning initiatives

Ability to translate data into actionable business strategies

Advanced proficiency in Excel and planning tools (e.g., JDA, SAP, Oracle)

Strong presentation and collaboration skills across departments

Deep understanding of specialty retail dynamics and customer behavior

Experience mentoring and influencing cross-functional teams

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

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