Sr. Merchandise Planner
PetSmart Store Support Group, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, United States
About the Job
The Sr. Merchandise Planner is responsible for the development of accurate annual reporting, forecasting financial and merchandising plans that support the merchandise strategy and financial objectives for Canada.
Key Competencies
This position requires analytical & critical thinking skills, robust financial modeling skills, effective communication across all levels of the organization, organizational abilities, high attention to detail, ability to work independently and run with small projects from start to finish.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Create and review all components rolling forecasting processes with the primary focus on Merchandise Sales, Margin, Inventory and achieve goals as designated to plan for Canada
Partner with Merchandising and Supply Chain teams to reforecast Sales, Margin & Inventory for business according to trends and new information, provide insight and recommendations to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity based on financial analysis
Assist with financial presentation creation for various strategic meetings (ie. Direction Setting, Line Reviews, Vendor, Quarterly Business Review, etc.)
Perform merchandise-related analytics, including but not limited to foreign exchange impacts, promotional performance, and mix/rate. Partner closely with merchant teams to review and optimize promotions and offers on a monthly cadence, with a focus on maximizing sales and incrementality while effectively managing markdown spend.
Report, analyze and execute all product exits – all clearance Activity, focusing on reducing leftover clearance inventory while meeting markdown $ targets.
Develop and enhance various financial reporting dependent on business needs
Support Vendor terms negotiations
Lead special projects that create growth opportunities and present findings to senior management
Generate and present weekly and period-end reporting
This position will work to develop a knowledge of planning practices and alignment with merchandising, promotional and assortment strategies.
This position will leverage their analytical skill sets to influence the decision-making process and deliver the merchandise plan objectives.
Build great working relationships with U.S. counterparts
Education and/or Experience
Post-graduate degree required. Completed or working towards a CMA /CPA or MBA preferred. Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in a business environment. Experience in retail or consumer packaged goods preferred.
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel & Alteryx proficiency
Robust financial modeling skills
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across departments and with US to create decisions
Organizational skills
High attention to detail
BI and MicroStrategy an asset
JDA Enterprising Planning experience preferred
Experience implementing systems is an asset
Additional Job Considerations
This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.
* This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.
This posting reflects an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking candidates for this role. PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
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The Sr. Merchandise Planner is responsible for the development of accurate annual reporting, forecasting financial and merchandising plans that support the merchandise strategy and financial objectives for Canada.
Key Competencies
This position requires analytical & critical thinking skills, robust financial modeling skills, effective communication across all levels of the organization, organizational abilities, high attention to detail, ability to work independently and run with small projects from start to finish.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Create and review all components rolling forecasting processes with the primary focus on Merchandise Sales, Margin, Inventory and achieve goals as designated to plan for Canada
Partner with Merchandising and Supply Chain teams to reforecast Sales, Margin & Inventory for business according to trends and new information, provide insight and recommendations to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity based on financial analysis
Assist with financial presentation creation for various strategic meetings (ie. Direction Setting, Line Reviews, Vendor, Quarterly Business Review, etc.)
Perform merchandise-related analytics, including but not limited to foreign exchange impacts, promotional performance, and mix/rate. Partner closely with merchant teams to review and optimize promotions and offers on a monthly cadence, with a focus on maximizing sales and incrementality while effectively managing markdown spend.
Report, analyze and execute all product exits – all clearance Activity, focusing on reducing leftover clearance inventory while meeting markdown $ targets.
Develop and enhance various financial reporting dependent on business needs
Support Vendor terms negotiations
Lead special projects that create growth opportunities and present findings to senior management
Generate and present weekly and period-end reporting
This position will work to develop a knowledge of planning practices and alignment with merchandising, promotional and assortment strategies.
This position will leverage their analytical skill sets to influence the decision-making process and deliver the merchandise plan objectives.
Build great working relationships with U.S. counterparts
Education and/or Experience
Post-graduate degree required. Completed or working towards a CMA /CPA or MBA preferred. Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in a business environment. Experience in retail or consumer packaged goods preferred.
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel & Alteryx proficiency
Robust financial modeling skills
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across departments and with US to create decisions
Organizational skills
High attention to detail
BI and MicroStrategy an asset
JDA Enterprising Planning experience preferred
Experience implementing systems is an asset
Additional Job Considerations
This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.
* This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.
This posting reflects an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking candidates for this role. PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
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