Senior Merchandise Planner

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Our vision at Petco is Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better
World. We’re making things better for pets, people and the planet through
our Think Adoption First philosophy, the Petco Foundation and other important
initiatives that focus on putting animals first, educating pet parents and
reducing our carbon footprint. The journey starts with knowledgeable,
passionately engaged associates who are proud to recommend Petco as a place to
work, who believe in our Vision and who are committed to delivering a superior
customer experience.

 

From our retail stores and our network of Distribution Centers
to our Corporate offices, you'll work with others who share your values and
commitment. We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have
great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us. Our
ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional
development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.

 

Position Purpose:

 

The
Senior Merchandise Planner will serve a lead role in the planning
organization, responsible for translating company strategy and direction into
financial goals including Sales, Margin, Receipt, Inventory Turnover, and IMROI
that reconcile with tops down budgets.  Drive consistency in all planning
processes and in the application of best practices across category teams. 
Bring analytical support and financial focus to help make decisions and develop
strategies that will deliver and maximize Sales, Margin, Turnover and Inventory
Return on Investment (IMROI) goals. The Merchandise Planning Lead is also
responsible for maintaining in-season financial plans that reconcile to
financial targets at a class/brand/program level. 

 

Essential Job Functions: The incumbent must be able to perform all of the
following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable
accommodation. 


Be
the financial and business expert through knowledge of current and future
trends in the business/industry and be able to create innovative and
efficient solutions to business opportunities and risks
Demonstrate
strong leadership skills and initiative to work independently and in cross
functional teams
Interact
professionally and effectively through excellent written and oral
communication skills to all levels of the organization; demonstrate
communication and presentation skills, especially to corporate Senior
Management
Be
mature, highly motivated, have a professional demeanor, and be capable of
working with and/or leading cross-functional teams in an effective and
collaborative matter
Partner
with the Manager and Merchandise Business Unit Lead to provide ongoing
strategic direction and assure seamless execution of Annual Operating
Plans. Collaborate with Director and VP level on strategy and relevant
goals.
Develop
annual financial budgets and in-season forecasts by Department/Class/Brand
to include, but not limited to Sales, Margin, Inventory, Turnover, and
IMROI goals that reconcile with the total Company
Provide
mentoring, training, and coaching to Planning and Inventory teams
Partner
with Manager/Director of Planning & Inventory in the review process of
financial analysis and deliverables from team including providing
direction and feedback as necessary
Demonstrate
logical analytical abilities, creative problem-solving skills, and
financially sound judgment to deliver conclusions and recommendations to all
levels of the organization 
Ability
to be flexible, multi-task, and prioritize under tight deadlines.


Supervisory Responsibility:
None required.

 

Work Environment: The majority of
job duties are conducted while seated indoors at a computer terminal, with
little or no exposure to hazards.  Occasional travel may be required for
financial presentations or training.

 

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Education/Experience:

 

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Operations,
Economics, Business, or Statistics or related strongly preferred, plus 4 - 8
years of retail planning, inventory management, financial planning or financial
analysis experience.Strong aptitude for retail math and
analysis, ability to work independently in a fast-paced retail environment with
a strong sense of urgency required. Incumbent must have the ability to
communicate and influence decisions to profitably drive the business; strong communication
and presentation skills required. Ability to advance to high levels of
computer literacy; exposure to relevant planning, finance, analytical, data
management systems - systems used:  Oracle Planning, MicroStrategy.  Identifies/influences critical
stakeholders; proactively problem solves and recommends solutions. 
Optimization Mindset - designs and develops models/plans to optimize
decisions.  Demonstrated ability to build
collaborative partnerships cross-functionally; identifies/influences critical
stakeholders.  Understands and executes against
business strategy and goals. Ability to make decisions with
limited information but also capable to synthesize large quantities of data to
drive business decisions.















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Petco
Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected
classification.

 

 

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