Strategic Omnichannel Merchandising Buyer

Petco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in San Diego is seeking an elevated omnichannel merchandising leader to own and drive end-to-end performance for 1–2 departments across store and digital channels.

You will develop category strategies, translate trends into assortments, manage pricing and promotions, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver strong top-line growth and profitability. Strong financial acumen and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of merchandising or buying experience in a retail environment.
• Proven ownership of a category or department with P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated success driving sales and margin growth.
• Experience in omnichannel retail strongly preferred.
• Track record of vendor negotiation and strategic partnership building.

Responsibilities

• Own omnichannel category strategy and performance for 1–2 departments.
• Develop seasonal and annual category plans that drive sales, margin, market share, and customer relevance.
• Translate trends, insights, and customer behavior into actionable assortment strategies.
• Lead product architecture across good/better/best, price tiers, and use‑case segmentation.
• Deliver a consistent flow of innovation and product newness tied to trends and customer needs.
• Lead end-to-end assortment decisions across channels (store + digital).
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities through market analysis and competitive shopping.
• Champion differentiated product that strengthens brand positioning and customer value.
• Regularly participate in product reviews and executive walks; present strategy confidently.
• Ensure assortments reflect customer, channel, and space needs.

Skills

Merchandising

P&L ownership

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical mindset

Omnichannel experience

Retail analytics

Job description

Petco in San Diego is seeking an elevated omnichannel merchandising leader to own and drive end-to-end performance for 1–2 departments across store and digital channels.

You will develop category strategies, translate trends into assortments, manage pricing and promotions, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver strong top-line growth and profitability. Strong financial acumen and leadership are essential.