Merchandise Planner: Data-Driven Growth for Pet Care

Petco; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

401K

PTO

Job summary

Petco in Austin, TX seeks a Merchandise Planner to drive strategic planning, forecasting, and assortment decisions across categories, channels, and seasons.

You will partner with buying, marketing, supply chain and store operations to optimize inventory, analyze sell-through, and influence pricing and promotions. A bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in merchandise planning are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/merchandising/finance.
• Strong analytical and forecasting abilities.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain merchandise financial plans by category, season, and store/channel.
• Forecast sales, margin, and inventory targets based on historical data and market trends.
• Collaborate with buying teams to build assortments that align with brand strategy and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize replenishment to minimize stockouts and overstocks.
• Partner with allocation teams to ensure optimal product distribution across stores and channels.
• Identify slow-moving items and propose markdowns or reallocation strategies.
• Analyze performance metrics and present insights to cross-functional teams.
• Support pricing and promotional strategies to maximize profitability.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Retail Acumen

Communication

Strategic Mindset

Education

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

Tools

JDA

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Petco in Austin, TX seeks a Merchandise Planner to drive strategic planning, forecasting, and assortment decisions across categories, channels, and seasons.

You will partner with buying, marketing, supply chain and store operations to optimize inventory, analyze sell-through, and influence pricing and promotions. A bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in merchandise planning are preferred.