Merchandise Planner: Data-Driven Inventory & Growth

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.

Natick (MA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Natick, MA is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive sales and optimize inventory across channels.

You will develop financial plans by category and season, ensure alignment with brand strategy, and partner with buyers to curate assortments that meet customer demand. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, and strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning.
  • Experience with omnichannel retail and inventory optimization tools is a plus.
  • Strong data interpretation and forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain merchandise financial plans by category, season, and store/channel.
  • Forecast sales, margin, and inventory targets using historical data and market trends.
  • Collaborate with buying teams to build assortments aligned with brand strategy and customer demand.
  • Monitor inventory levels and optimize distribution across stores and channels.
  • Analyze performance metrics and present insights to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical Thinking
Retail Acumen
Communication
Strategic Mindset
Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

JDA
SAP
Oracle

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Natick, MA is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive sales and optimize inventory across channels.

You will develop financial plans by category and season, ensure alignment with brand strategy, and partner with buyers to curate assortments that meet customer demand. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, and strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

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