Boutique Recruiting · 9 hours ago
Category Buyer - Pet Merchandise
Ammon, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBoutique Recruiting is a family-rooted retail leader in farm, ranch, outdoor, and lifestyle products. They are seeking a Category Buyer for Pet Merchandise who will own the merchandise strategy, guide buyers, analyze inventory, and collaborate with vendors to drive performance.
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Responsibilities
Own the full merchandise strategy for the pet category, including food, consumables, and hard goods
Guide and support buyers with category strategy, buying programs, and inventory decisions
Analyze inventory levels across regions to prevent overstocking and stockouts
Partner closely with vendors to manage replenishment, pricing, and forecasting
Build seasonal and annual buying plans, including high-risk periods like Q4 and holiday periods
Evaluate regional demand patterns and adjust assortment and volume accordingly
Use ERP and merchandise management systems to track performance and optimize turns
Collaborate cross-functionally with buyers, vendors, and leadership to drive EBITDA performance
Qualification
Required
3+ years of hands-on experience in pet or large-animal merchandise buying
Strong working knowledge of buying programs and inventory management at scale
Experience using ERP or merchandise management systems
Highly analytical mindset with strong forecasting and decision-making skills
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, vendor-heavy, in-person environment
Willingness to relocate to Ammon, ID, or Albany, OR, and work 100% onsite
Preferred
Rural or regional retail experience strongly preferred
Degree not required, experience wins here
Benefits
Annual bonus tied to EBITDA performance
Paid relocation assistance is available and expected
Comprehensive benefits package and negotiable PTO
Company
Boutique Recruiting
Boutique Recruiting provides staffing, employment, temporary and permanent recruiting services for the accounting and finance sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Innesa Burrola
CEO and President
Leonel J. Burrola
Chief Financial Officer
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