Demand Planning Analyst

Petco Inventory Management

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. 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 and people.

• Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco:

We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

This role is based out of our National Support Center in San Diego, CA.

A role in Petco Inventory Management means applying your specialized and well-informed point of view to what we buy, from whom, how much, and where it needs to go from there. You'll use the right combination of data and expertise to achieve the best possible product availability through proper omnichannel inventory positioning. You'll establish and develop great relationships with our vendors to encourage on-time shipment and delivery to our Pet Care Centers (stores) and ultimately, our guests and their pets. It's your skills that help bring our guests what they want, when they want it, whether guests shop our stores or online. We'll be supporting you with extensive training to help you grow as a strong Demand Planning Analyst. Your development will be cultivated through an array of resources and opportunities for professional growth.

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.
• 2 years+ 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.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $105,600.00

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.