Petco
Sr. Buyer, Merchandise (Pharmacy & Vet Diets)
Petco, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
Petco is seeking a Merchandise Buyer to shape our product assortment and drive strategic purchasing decisions across online and brick-and-mortar channels. This role focuses on procurement, market trends, and vendor relationships to maximize sales, optimize inventory, and enhance the customer experience. This position is ideal for an experienced buyer looking to take greater responsibility and impact merchandising strategy. Note: Current responsibilities may be impacted by company and team priorities that have evolved since the information displayed in the Workday job profile. The partner’s manager may assign additional responsibilities or tasks as needed to meet business needs. Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive product assortment strategy aligned with company goals, market trends, and customer preferences. Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for assortment expansion or optimization. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current vendors and potential new suppliers, negotiating terms, pricing, and promotional support to achieve favorable buying conditions. Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely delivery, quality control, and compliance with contractual agreements. Lead the creation of purchase plans that balance demand forecasts, inventory levels, and sales targets, considering seasonality and product lifecycle. Monitor and adjust purchase orders to align with changing market conditions and consumer demand. Oversee inventory levels across various sales channels, working with inventory analysts to prevent stockouts and minimize overstock. Develop strategies to manage clearance and slow-moving inventory effectively. Collaborate with the merchandise planning, marketing, and e-commerce teams to align buying strategies with overall business objectives. Communicate assortment plans, promotional activities, and product launches to relevant stakeholders. Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to inform buying decisions and identify opportunities. Analyze sales performance and recommend adjustments to product offerings or pricing strategies. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior buying team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Demonstrate effective negotiation, vendor relationship management, and strategic decision-making. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field. Proven track record as a successful buyer with several years of experience in retail procurement, ideally with omni-channel buying. Strong analytical skills to interpret data, trends, and sales metrics for buying decisions. Excellent negotiation skills and experience in vendor relationship management. Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal. Demonstrated effective cross-functional leadership. In-depth understanding of the retail industry, market dynamics, and consumer behavior. Salary and benefits information: The pay range is $88,800.00 - $133,200.00 depending on location and experience. The hourly or salary range will be reflected above. For a detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO, see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits. 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. To translate this webpage to Spanish or other languages, use your browser’s translate feature. Instructions: Google Chrome Help. Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain Industry: Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Petco. Sign in to set job alerts for “Merchandise Buyer” roles.
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Petco is seeking a Merchandise Buyer to shape our product assortment and drive strategic purchasing decisions across online and brick-and-mortar channels. This role focuses on procurement, market trends, and vendor relationships to maximize sales, optimize inventory, and enhance the customer experience. This position is ideal for an experienced buyer looking to take greater responsibility and impact merchandising strategy. Note: Current responsibilities may be impacted by company and team priorities that have evolved since the information displayed in the Workday job profile. The partner’s manager may assign additional responsibilities or tasks as needed to meet business needs. Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive product assortment strategy aligned with company goals, market trends, and customer preferences. Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for assortment expansion or optimization. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current vendors and potential new suppliers, negotiating terms, pricing, and promotional support to achieve favorable buying conditions. Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely delivery, quality control, and compliance with contractual agreements. Lead the creation of purchase plans that balance demand forecasts, inventory levels, and sales targets, considering seasonality and product lifecycle. Monitor and adjust purchase orders to align with changing market conditions and consumer demand. Oversee inventory levels across various sales channels, working with inventory analysts to prevent stockouts and minimize overstock. Develop strategies to manage clearance and slow-moving inventory effectively. Collaborate with the merchandise planning, marketing, and e-commerce teams to align buying strategies with overall business objectives. Communicate assortment plans, promotional activities, and product launches to relevant stakeholders. Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to inform buying decisions and identify opportunities. Analyze sales performance and recommend adjustments to product offerings or pricing strategies. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior buying team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Demonstrate effective negotiation, vendor relationship management, and strategic decision-making. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field. Proven track record as a successful buyer with several years of experience in retail procurement, ideally with omni-channel buying. Strong analytical skills to interpret data, trends, and sales metrics for buying decisions. Excellent negotiation skills and experience in vendor relationship management. Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal. Demonstrated effective cross-functional leadership. In-depth understanding of the retail industry, market dynamics, and consumer behavior. Salary and benefits information: The pay range is $88,800.00 - $133,200.00 depending on location and experience. The hourly or salary range will be reflected above. For a detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO, see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits. 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. To translate this webpage to Spanish or other languages, use your browser’s translate feature. Instructions: Google Chrome Help. Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain Industry: Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Petco. Sign in to set job alerts for “Merchandise Buyer” roles.
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