Sr. Demand Planner
Company: PetSmart, Inc.
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
About the TeamOur Merchandise Planning and Allocation (MP&A)
teams are the driving forces behind making the organizations
product visions available to our consumers through calculated and
strategic measures. Your involvement in sales and margin forecasts,
promotional performance analysis, inventory management, and vendor
relationships will play a critical role in obtaining goals while
maintaining PetSmarts reputation in the market as a trusted partner
to pet parents. About the LocationHybrid Position: This position
may be considered Hybrid based on PetSmarts FlexSmart policy and
business needs. A Hybrid work arrangement is considered to be a
blend of onsite and remote work activity. Associates with a Hybrid
work arrangement have a work space at Phoenix Home Office and can
be required to come onsite between 1-5 days a week as determined by
leadership and based on business needs. About the JobAs a Sr.
Merchandising Demand Planner you will partner with vendors,
merchandising, store operations, supply chain and Inventory
Planning to manage:
- Store In Stocks and Fill Rate
- PO On time and Fill Rate
- Inventory, turns, DOS
- Sales and Margin
- Implement best practices to support PetSmart growth This
position is responsible for following the Replenishment and
Planning P&Ps that support positive growth in sales/ margin,
and drive cost reductions. This includes identifying and
communicating opportunities for improvement on your desk to your
manager and working with your peers and business partners to enable
a strong cross functional team. This position is responsible for
purchase order generation, value and frequency to support DC
inventory fulfillment. Ensure correct inventory quantities are on
hand at all servicing DC's to support store sales demand and
merchandising objectives. Management of seasonal, in-line and "one
time buy" DC inventories. Responsible for establishing and
maintaining solid vendor relations and management of vendor order
projections. Key contact for vendors and DC's in supporting smooth
order flow and PO issue resolution. Responsibility:
- Achieves Sales, Margin, and Inventory Turnover and other KPIs
as designated to plan
- Develop overall division strategy vision, policies, resources,
and execution plans to align to the corporate strategy
- Participates in the seasonal, annual, and long-range strategic
and financial planning across a wide array of vendor (direct and
external), customer, and merchandising segments
- Use consumer insights and data combined with a structured test
and learn approach to maximize growth opportunities
- Leads, executes and measure performance against the business
planning and product creation calendars to drive timely and
informed decision making
- Supports the VP & Director to present within various strategic
meetings for the division (i.e. Open-To-Buy, Vendor, QBR, and other
meetings)
- Owns the end-to-end management of demand planning and
allocation optimization, including in-stock and service levels for
funded items and promotional product; set targets and achieves
plans for inventory and space productivity required to support the
sales, gross margin and in-stock plans, maintain high levels of
promotional product availability during promotional periods while
minimizing ad residue, and optimizing end-caps, drive aisle, and
in-line story telling and integration consistent with consumer
shopping patterns.
- Ensure department and sku level planning reflects unique store
and merchandise assortments, including localization, that allows
for sharp transition between selling periods
- Leads the development and execution of demand planning,
including information sharing and problem solving with vendors
around purchase orders, capacities, forecasting, and network
inventory flow and optimization.
- Responsible for the creation, accuracy, communication and
management of vendor demand plans.
- Responsible for management and maintenance of order policy and
all business metrics within.
- Actively create and lead special projects that drive growth
opportunities
- Integrate processes and systems to optimize accuracy,
efficiency, inventory productivity, space utilization, and margin
optimization.
- Coordinates the timely response to questions from the stores
and management regarding product level availability Education:
- Must have a Bachelors degree from a 4 year college or
university; or one to two year replenishment experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, word
processing, decision support software, Outlook as well as SAP and
DPR are helpful. About the CultureAt PetSmart, we work hard to
create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong
(https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/belonging) and we celebrate
the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates
share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping
our Belonging culture but theyre core to PetSmarts success. Not
sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you
should apply? Wed still like to hear from you and encourage you to
apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role,
and if not this one, perhaps another position. Our home office
offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace
including:
- Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
- On-site Dog Park
- Top Dog gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists
and personal trainers
- Sit & Stay Caf serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
- On-site coffee bar
- Lil Paws learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate
paid)
- Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
- Learn more about #Life A tPetSmart here:
https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/
- Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at
PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/
- Explore PetSmart Benefits here:
https://benefits.petsmart.com/
- If you don't already live in the Phoenix area here's a guide to
the area: Welcome to Phoenix Guide This job summary is intended to
describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders
assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all
duties and responsibilities. You will be provided a copy of a job
description for the actual position you are hired in to.PetSmart is
an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disabilty, as well
as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincal or
local law.Applicants must be over the age of 18.The employer will
consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal
Histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance
Initiative for Hiring.
Keywords: PetSmart, Inc., Phoenix , Sr. Demand Planner, Other , Phoenix, Arizona
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