Sr. Manager, Merchandise

Merchandise Manager - Petco

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.

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 is good for Petco.

In this position you will lead and strategize the end-to-end merchandise management process, overseeing the assortment planning, procurement, and sales analysis across various sales channels, including online and brick-and-mortar stores. Your extensive experience in retail merchandising, leadership, and data-driven decision-making will be instrumental in driving revenue growth, optimizing inventory management, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the merchandise strategy and make a significant impact on our retail operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and execute a comprehensive merchandise strategy that aligns with company objectives, market trends, and evolving consumer preferences.
• Lead the creation of seasonal and annual assortment plans, considering market insights, sales history, and product lifecycle.
• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of merchandise managers, analysts, and buyers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide clear direction, set performance goals, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Drive data-driven assortment decisions by analyzing sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to identify growth opportunities and refine product offerings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure assortment strategies cater to different customer segments and sales channels.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and collaboration opportunities.
• Ensure vendor compliance and performance monitoring.
• Lead the development of purchase plans that balance demand forecasting, inventory turnover, and sales targets.
• Collaborate closely with inventory management teams to optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and manage excess stock.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and consumer behavior to guide merchandise decisions and identify emerging opportunities.
• Analyze sales data and market insights to recommend adjustments to pricing, promotions, and product assortment.
• Collaborate with marketing, e-commerce, and supply chain teams to align merchandise strategies with overall business objectives.
• Communicate assortment plans, promotional activities, and product launches effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance teams to develop and manage merchandise budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets and forecasts.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Note : Current responsibilities are impacted by company and team priorities that may have evolved from what is displayed in the Workday job profile. The description provides general job duties and requirements, but the partner's manager may assign additional responsibilities or tasks depending on business needs.