merchandise planner

PetSmart

<div><b>About the Team<br>
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<div>Our <b>Merchandise Planning and Allocation (MP&amp;A) teams </b>are the driving forces behind making the organization&rsquo;s product visions available to our consumers through calculated and strategic measures. Your involvement in sales and margin forecasts, promotional performance analysis, inventory management, and vendor relationships will play a critical role in obtaining goals while maintaining PetSmart&rsquo;s reputation in the market as a trusted partner to pet parents.<br>
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<b>About the Location<br>
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<div><b>Collaborative Work Environment
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At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote &ldquo;flex day&rdquo; (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.<br>
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<b>About the Job<br>
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<div>As a Merchandise Financial Planner you will be responsible for the development of accurate annual and seasonal financial plans (sales, margin, inventory and turn) that support the merchandise strategy and financial objectives.<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
</b></div><ul><li>Create and revise all components of a rolling merchandise forecast (sales, margin, receipts, inventory and turn)
</li><li>Make both collaborative and independent day-to-day decisions which affect gross margin dollars
</li><li>Partner with the Buyer and Assortment Team to influence the assortment and promotional plans
</li><li>Analyze and anticipate selling patterns to influence the allocation and replenishment strategy
</li><li>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.
</li><li>This position is responsible for following the Merchandise Planning Policies &amp; Procedures that supports delivering the merchandise plan objectives including growth in sales and margin, and driving cost reductions and inventory productivity gains. This includes identifying and communicating opportunities for improvement in your categories of responsibility to your manager and working with your peers and business partners to enable an excellent cross functional team.
</li><li>This position is responsible for influencing the overall merchandise strategy for assigned categories.
</li><li>This position will work to develop a solid knowledge of planning practices and alignment with merchandising, promotional and assortment strategies.
</li>This position will leverage their analytical skill sets to influence the decision making process and deliver the merchandise plan objectives.<br>
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</li></ul><div></div><div><b>PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
</b></div><ul><li>Achieves Sales, Margin, and Inventory Turnover and other KPIs as designated to plan
</li><li>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.
</li><li>Analyze and reforecast the business and recommend/implement strategies to maximize opportunities and minimize risk.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>Lead, execute and measure performance against the business planning and product creation calendars to engage timely and informed decision making
</li><li>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
</li><li>Set targets and achieves plans for good/better/best pricing proportions, inventory and space productivity required to support the sales and gross margin plans
</li><li>Maintain high levels of promotional product availability during promotional periods while minimizing aging and discontinued inventory levels.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>Conduct detailed post-season or post-event analysis, leveraging customer data when appropriate, and present insights and recommendations to leadership team.
</li><li>Actively create and lead special projects that engage growth opportunities
</li><li>Work with space and assortment planning team members to influence the assortment planning process based on insights, analysis and strategic direction
</li><li>Use consumer insights and data combined with a structured test and learn approach to maximize growth opportunities
</li><li>Support the VP &amp; 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)
</li>Integrate all processes and systems to fully optimize accuracy, efficiency, inventory productivity, and financial productivity.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><div><b>EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
</b></div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred, preferably with a business focus, or an equivalent blend of relevant experience and education
</li><li>3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
</li><li>JDA Enterprise Planning (or equivalent) experience preferred
</li><li>Demonstrate ability to develop analytical and problem solving skills (i.e. critical and evaluative thinking) required.
</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal required. Ability to communicate effectively across many levels within the organization
</li><li>Ability to influence decisions by creating a excellent case for action, using analytical findings
</li><li>Collaborative Skills: ability to partner across departments to engage decisions.
</li><li>Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
</li><li>Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
</li></ul><br>
<b>Additional Job Considerations<br>
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<ul><li>This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
</li><li>Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
</li><li>On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.
</li></ul><div>* <i>This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.<br>
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<b>About the Culture<br>
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<p>At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.<br>
</p><p></p><p>We&rsquo;re more than a workplace, we&rsquo;re Team PetSmart. Together, we grow, collaborate, and challenge ourselves to be the best in all we do. Our culture is built on belonging and shared purpose, where every voice and experience matters. Guided by our values, we strive to do what&rsquo;s right, lead responsibly, and bring our passion for pets to life every day. Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We&rsquo;d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You might be the right fit for this role or another opportunity across Team PetSmart.<br>
</p><p></p><p>Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:
</p><ul><li>Pet-friendly environment , bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
</li><li>On-Site Events &amp; Adoptions , enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, &amp; holiday festivals
</li><li>&ldquo;Top Dog&rdquo; gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
</li><li>&ldquo;Sit &amp; Stay&rdquo; Caf&eacute; serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, &amp; more
</li><li>&ldquo;Lil Paws&rdquo; NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
</li><li>Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
</li>Print Center and Business Services , Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure &amp; more<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p>PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.</p></div>

Merchandise Planner

Chalhoub Group

<div>
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  INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
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 For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.
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 Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality &mdash; bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse &mdash; the Group&rsquo;s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.
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 Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work&reg; certification in several markets.
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 Sustainability is at the core of the Group&rsquo;s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women&rsquo;s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.
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 <strong>
  What You'll Be Doing
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 The Merchandise Planner will use a data-driven approach to optimize sales, margin and inventory in an omnichannel environment. They will forecast future seasonal demand at category &ndash; subcategory level for each region, maximize sell-thru in-season by collaborating with key stakeholders: Commercial, Finance, Ecommerce and Buying. Responsible to lead the OTB working in collaboration with commercial, Finance, Ecommerce as well as other roles within Supply Chain.
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 Key Responsibilities
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   Define the sales plan and OTB to develop the merchandise strategy, using data-driven input from sales trends, market conditions and supplier demands to drive profitable decision making.
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   Monitor Inventory Aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity.
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   Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail.
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   Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply or demand gaps, recommending possible solutions.
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   Re-plan business in-season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendations
  </li>
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   Develop and provide buying with category assortment recommendations plans by Channel / Region / Store which are aligned with the merchandise strategy and proactively suggest improvements to optimize revenue and profitability.
  </li>
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   Monitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales.
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  </li>
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  What You&rsquo;ll Need To Succeed
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   Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
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   Strong business acumen and strong attention to detail
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   Excellent communication with the ability to influence and challenge
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   Confident, adaptable, and diplomatic (Confidence in making decisions and identifying key actions)
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong time management and prioritization skills
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   Willing to listen and collaborate effectively
  </li>
  <li>
   Resilient and able to work under pressure
  </li>
  <li>
   5 years experience in planning for different multiple categories
  </li>
  <li>
   Advanced Excel proficiency
  </li>
  <li>
   SAP is a plus
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  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  What We Can Offer You
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 With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
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 We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
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 <strong>
  We Invite All Applicants to Apply
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
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 We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.
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Merchandise Planner - GAP INC.

Apparel Group

<div>
 Key Responsibilities
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   Merchandise &amp; Item Management
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   Create and maintain accurate item master data in the system.
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   Raise and track Purchase Orders (POs) ensuring timely updates.
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   Edit and update PO and Item Master details based on buying changes.
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   Ensure overall data accuracy and compliance within the system.
  </li>
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   Vendor Management
  </li>
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   Coordinate with Buyers and vendors for order confirmations and delivery timelines.
  </li>
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   Follow up on vendor payments in collaboration with the Finance team.
  </li>
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   Maintain professional vendor communication to ensure smooth execution.
  </li>
  <li>
   Open-to-Buy (OTB) Management
  </li>
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   Prepare and manage base data for OTB budgets and templates.
  </li>
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   Monitor OTB utilization and highlight variances.
  </li>
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   Track margin performance and ensure alignment with financial targets.
  </li>
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   Provide recommendations for OTB reallocation based on sales performance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Range Planning &amp; Assortment Support
  </li>
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   Consolidate and maintain the Range Plan.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure assortment planning aligns with category and brand strategy.
  </li>
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   Support Buyers with data-driven insights and analysis.
  </li>
  <li>
   Stock &amp; Promotion Support
  </li>
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   Provide stock management inputs including store-wise launch checks and warehouse fulfillment tracking against allocations.
  </li>
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   Support promotion planning by ensuring accurate stock and OTB data uploads.
  </li>
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   Monitor sell-through performance and recommend corrective actions where needed.
  </li>
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   Pricing Management
  </li>
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   Execute pricing updates (RSP &ndash; F5) accurately in the system.
  </li>
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   Ensure price accuracy and margin compliance.
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   Coordinate price changes with relevant stakeholders.
  </li>
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   Logistics Coordination
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   Track shipments using the Logistics Tracker.
  </li>
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   Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure timely dispatch and delivery.
  </li>
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   Proactively resolve supply chain or shipment-related issues.
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   Reporting &amp; Analysis
  </li>
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   Prepare Daily Sales Reports (DSR).
  </li>
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   Generate periodic performance reports for Buyers and management.
  </li>
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   Analyse sales, stock, margin, and OTB performance.
  </li>
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   Present actionable insights to support commercial decision-making.
  </li>
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   Cross-Functional Coordination
  </li>
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   Work closely with Buyers, Logistics, Suppliers, and Finance teams.
  </li>
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   Ensure seamless communication and operational alignment across departments.
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  </li>
 </ul>
 Key Competencies
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   Strong analytical and numerical skills
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   High attention to detail and data accuracy
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   Commercial awareness and margin understanding
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   Effective communication and stakeholder management
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  <li>
   Time management and ability to manage multiple priorities
  </li>
 </ul>
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Merchandise Planner - Private Label

Variety Wholesalers

<div><p><b>Description:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Allocate inbound merchandise and DC inventory based upon sales performance, trends, lost sales opportunities, and specific merchant category strategies. Maintain inventory balance by store across the chain.</li>
<li>Coordinate with buyer and planner to ensure stores have appropriate minimum quantities to both present the product correctly and support advertising.</li>
<li>Ensure new stores are allocated the correct assortment and inventory levels to support the category sales plan and any unique store characteristics.</li>
<li>Provide observations, conclusions and recommendations to the buyer, planner, and director, based on comparing actual results to the forecast, for the purpose of improving future allocation strategies.</li>
<li>Achieve annual sales dollar and inventory turn targets for assigned product areas at chain level.</li>
<li>Actively collaborate and communicate with the cross-functional team to meet goals, complete tasks and solve problems. Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to recognize trends and prioritize workload.</li>
<li>Support buyers and planners with any requested ad hoc analysis, with a focus on providing data-driven observations, conclusions and recommendations.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>College degree, preferred.</li>
<li>One to two years of retail, business analysis or business planning experience.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and evaluative skills, including the ability to prioritize, recognize trends and problem solve.</li>
<li>System capable in spreadsheet, word processing, analytical and data warehouse tools.</li>
<li>Capable of learning new processes and tools quickly.</li>
<li>Capable of achieving business results through cross-functional team-work.</li></ul></div>

Merchandise Analyst (Allocation)

Morison & Partners

<ul><li>Plan, develop, and deliver merchandise ranges to budget, schedule, and customer profile in line with the department and company strategy.</li><li><b>Conduct data-driven demand forecasting that includes analysis of internal/external factors, historical sales data, etc. to estimate future/ongoing order needs. </b></li><li>Analyze stock-holding data and develop/recommend diverse plans to ensure inventory is cleared at expected sell-through rate.</li><li><b>Conduct analysis (e.g., of historical sales data, market/competition) to ensure appropriate retail prices. </b></li><li>Provide analytical support to maximize product sales performance.</li><li><b>Support the Head of Retail &amp; Merchandise Planning to conduct monthly communication meetings with the retail teams and circulate minutes of meetings afterward. </b></li><li>Assist the Head of Retail &amp; Merchandise Planning and the Director of Retail &amp; Merchandising with the preparation of annual department budgets.</li><li><b>Oversee submission of new purchase requests to the merchandise committee, recommending appropriate order quantities by analyzing past sales patterns and ensuring that stock levels are optimized. </b></li><li>Provide merchandise administrators with the information required to prepare purchase request approval forms for submission to the merchandise committee. <b>Deliver buying projects within specified budget parameters, maintaining strong gross margins, and expediting orders within target lead times and coordinating with stakeholders to pre-empt obstacles and troubleshoot anticipated issues. </b></li><li>Support the Merchandise Manager by ensuring the milestones related to merchandise development projects are achieved on time, flagging delays, and troubleshooting anticipated issues</li><li>Qualifications: &bull; Higher secondary or degree-level qualification required &bull; At least 5 years of relevant experience in merchandise buying &bull; Well-developed computing skills, including the understanding of relevant IT products and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Key Attributes: &bull; High degree of market awareness and a detailed knowledge of the retail industry and current trends &bull; Fluent in English</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: QAR25,000.00 - QAR35,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

The Lead Buyer

Petco

<div>
 Want to help pets live their best lives?
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We&rsquo;re proud to be where the pets go and where the
 <em>
  pet people
 </em>
 go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing,
 <strong>
  Petco is the place for you
 </strong>
 .
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 Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what&rsquo;s right for pets and people.
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   Pet First &ndash; Protect &amp; Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
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   Foster the Fun &ndash; Connect &amp; Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
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   Let&rsquo;s Go! Own &amp; Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
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  </li>
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 <strong>
  About Petco
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 </strong>
 We&rsquo;re proud to be
 <strong>
  "where the pets go"
 </strong>
 to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years &mdash; from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood &mdash; the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we&rsquo;re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are
 <strong>
  29,000+
 </strong>
 strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than
 <strong>
  1,500
 </strong>
 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico,
 <strong>
  250+
 </strong>
 Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately
 <strong>
  7 million animals
 </strong>
 through in-store adoption events.
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  Essential Job Functions:
 </strong>
 The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation. -
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   Inventory Management: - Directly accountable for maintaining in stock levels to goal by driving stock keeping unit (ski) level replenishment and allocation strategies.
  </li>
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   Manage ski/location baseline and promotional lift sales forecast.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proactively manage inventory replenishment and allocation strategies to support promotional, financial, assortment/transition, and other business goals.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with Merchandise Planner on promotional and secondary planning including identifying sales lift and needed inventory support.
  </li>
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   Drive the identification and resolution of inventory opportunities from Distribution Center (DC) to store that drives greater business profitability and exceeds customer expectations.
  </li>
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   Accountable for driving established operational and service goals including in-stock, inventory budget, inventory turnover, and Inventory Management Return on Investment (IMROI).
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   Collaborate with merchant and merchandise planning partners to define ski entrance and exit strategies and own strategy execution.
  </li>
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   Perform root cause analysis through exception reporting to drive greater efficiencies and results in inventory management.
  </li>
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   Drive business results through cross-functional development of strategies to achieve shop/department level goals and objectives.
  </li>
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   Partnership - Interact professionally and effectively through strong verbal and written communication with an emphasis on company and customer interests.
  </li>
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   Drive and build cross-functional relationships internally and externally.
  </li>
  <li>
   Effectively communicate with store partners to help achieve strategic results.
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrate initiative to work independently and in cross functional teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to think strategically and effectively implement tactics to ensure goals are met.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to ruthlessly prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines.
  </li>
  <li>
   Vendor Management: Support vendor management by partnering with Inventory Analyst in collaborative forecasting meetings with vendors, providing promotional and secondary strategy and lifts. Review and analyze vendor ski's to achieve inventory and financial goals.
  </li>
  <li>
   Development and Training: Achieve and maintain required system certifications.
  </li>
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   Proactively identify and participate in opportunities to expand business, inventory and/or supply chain knowledge and expertise.
  </li>
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   Actively participate in personal development planning.
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  </li>
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  Supervisory Responsibilities:
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 None
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  Work Environment
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   The majority of job duties are performed while seated indoors with little or no exposure to hazards.
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  Education (Required)
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   Four-year Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Retail Management, Supply Chain, Business or a related field is required.
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   An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be substituted for a bachelor&rsquo;s degree.
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  Work Experience (Required)
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   Proven advanced ability to use applications within Microsoft Office suite as well a very strong ability to extract and analyze data from databases and make appropriate recommendations is required.
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   Two to three years of replenishment buying and/or store operations experience is required.
  </li>
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   Demonstrate excellent analytical, mathematical and business problem solving skills with the ability to analyze data, conduct research and solve system issues as required.
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated well-developed communication, interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills are necessary due to the nature and level of interaction with peers and cross-functional teams.
  </li>
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   Ability to influence without authority.
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  </li>
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 For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits
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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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Demand Planning Analyst

<ul><div>Retail (Corporate)
</div><div>R352392
</div><div>Full time
</div><div>Not Remote
</div><div>654 Richland Hills Drive, San Antonio, TX 78245-2149 United States</div></ul>
<br><div><div><div>Want to help pets live their best lives?</div><div>
We&rsquo;re proud to be where the pets go and where the <i>pet people</i> go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, <b>Petco is the place for you</b>.
</div><div>Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what&rsquo;s right for pets and people.
</div><ul><li><b>Pet First &ndash; Protect &amp; Empower.</b> All pets should <b>Live their Best Life.</b> We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
</li><li><b>Foster the Fun &ndash; Connect &amp; Bond.</b> Our <b>Passion</b> for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
</li><li><b>Let&rsquo;s Go! Own &amp; Commit.</b> We are stronger as <b>One Petco team.</b> We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
</li></ul><div>About Petco:</div><div>
We&rsquo;re proud to be <b>&quot;where the pets go&quot;</b> to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years &mdash; from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood &mdash; the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we&rsquo;re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are <b>29,000+</b> strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than <b>1,500</b> Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, <b>250+</b> Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately <b>7 million animals</b> through in-store adoption events.
</div><div><b>Essential Job Functions: </b>The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation. -</div><ul><li>
Inventory Management: - Directly accountable for maintaining in stock levels to goal by driving stock keeping unit (ski) level replenishment and allocation strategies.</li><li>
Manage ski/location baseline and promotional lift sales forecast.</li><li>
Proactively manage inventory replenishment and allocation strategies to support promotional, financial, assortment/transition, and other business goals.</li><li>
Collaborate with Merchandise Planner on promotional and secondary planning including identifying sales lift and needed inventory support.</li><li>
Drive the identification and resolution of inventory opportunities from Distribution Center (DC) to store that drives greater business profitability and exceeds customer expectations.</li><li>
Accountable for driving established operational and service goals including in-stock, inventory budget, inventory turnover, and Inventory Management Return on Investment (IMROI).</li><li>
Collaborate with merchant and merchandise planning partners to define ski entrance and exit strategies and own strategy execution.</li><li>
Perform root cause analysis through exception reporting to drive greater efficiencies and results in inventory management.</li><li>
Drive business results through cross-functional development of strategies to achieve shop/department level goals and objectives.</li><li>
Partnership - Interact professionally and effectively through strong verbal and written communication with an emphasis on company and customer interests.</li><li>
Drive and build cross-functional relationships internally and externally.</li><li>
Effectively communicate with store partners to help achieve strategic results.</li><li>
Demonstrate initiative to work independently and in cross functional teams.</li><li>
Ability to think strategically and effectively implement tactics to ensure goals are met.</li><li>
Ability to ruthlessly prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines.</li><li>
Vendor Management: Support vendor management by partnering with Inventory Analyst in collaborative forecasting meetings with vendors, providing promotional and secondary strategy and lifts. Review and analyze vendor ski's to achieve inventory and financial goals.</li><li>
Development and Training: Achieve and maintain required system certifications.</li><li>
Proactively identify and participate in opportunities to expand business, inventory and/or supply chain knowledge and expertise.</li><li>
Actively participate in personal development planning.</li></ul><div><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities:</b> None</div><div><b>
Work Environment:</b></div><ul><li>
The majority of job duties are performed while seated indoors with little or no exposure to hazards.</li></ul><div><b>
Education (Required):</b></div><ul><li>
Four-year Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Retail Management, Supply Chain, Business or a related field is required.</li><li>
An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be substituted for a bachelor&rsquo;s degree.</li></ul><div><b>
Work Experience (Required):
</b></div><ul><li>Proven advanced ability to use applications within Microsoft Office suite as well a very strong ability to extract and analyze data from databases and make appropriate recommendations is required.</li><li>
Two to three years of replenishment buying and/or store operations experience is required.</li><li>
Demonstrate excellent analytical, mathematical and business problem solving skills with the ability to analyze data, conduct research and solve system issues as required.</li><li>
Demonstrated well-developed communication, interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills are necessary due to the nature and level of interaction with peers and cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Ability to influence without authority.</li></ul><div>
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For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits<div>
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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.</div><div><br>
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