Demand Planning Analyst

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, working together across 1,500 pet care centers, 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, eight distribution centers and two support centers.   

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

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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.

The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

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Exact rate of pay will be based on position, location, and experience level. 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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