Analyst, Demand Planning

Petco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet health and wellness is seeking a dedicated professional to manage business performance and operational goals. This role focuses on analyzing inventory, developing forecasts, and cultivating vendor partnerships to enhance supply chain performance. Join a passionate team committed to improving lives through innovative solutions and strategic planning. If you have a strong analytical mindset and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a real difference in the pet industry and grow your career with a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Health benefits

401K

Incentives

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience in related role required.
• 1+ years of Demand Planning or Merchandising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage business performance and drive operational goals through inventory analysis.
• Develop recommendations and action plans to mitigate business risks.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Forecasting

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Detail Orientation

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Education

4-year degree in Retail Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

RELEX

Job description

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage business performance and drive omnichannel operational and service goals by analyzing inventory in-stocks, productivity, budget, turn-over, and tuning RELEX forecast accuracy.
• Develop recommendations, communicate, and execute action plans as necessary to mitigate business risk.
• Develop new SKU-Store level forecasts in RELEX and review exceptions in a timely manner.
• Ensure incremental pricing, promotion, and seasonal forecasts and inventory plans are built and executed.
• Cultivate strategic Vendor partnerships and drive integrated supply chain performance through joint planning and forecasting activities and solving for performance opportunities and risks.
• Actively participate and meet all deadlines in cross-functional SKU, Category, and Seasonal Transition process, including developing new SKU level inventory strategy and ensuring strong in-stock performance at time of reset.
• Regularly review inventory settings, including service level, order cycles, and lead times, to maximize inventory performance.
• Monitor receipts and collaborate with Vendor and Supply Chain partners to resolve Purchase Order issues to ensure product is delivered on time.
• Proactively verify RELEX placement levers and key SKU-Category inventory allocations for our Pet Care Centers (stores) to support upcoming promotions and events.
• Partner and communicate regularly and effectively (written and verbal) with Merchants, Space Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Vendor partners.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience in related role. Concentration in Retail Management, Supply Chain, Business or a related field a plus.
• 1-year+ of prior Demand Planning or Merchandising experience a plus.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, forecasting, problem solving, and detail orientation. Basic financial acumen.
• Ability to manage large sets and interpret data. Technical proficiency in MS Office, including demonstratable skills in databases and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated planning, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and tight deadlines.
• Experience driving results, fostering relationships, and influencing others.

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.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

$64,800.00 - $97,200.00 / year

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see Petco Total Rewards.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Retail