Associate Buyer - Omnichannel Merchandise

Responsibilities Own day-to-day performance and execution for one department across store and digital channels. Support category strategy development and execution for additional complex departments. Translate trend insights and customer needs into actionable assortment recommendations. Contribute to seasonal and annual assortment and category plans aligned to Buyer/Senior Buyer strategy. Support product architecture, price ladders, and assortment segmentation. Continuously research trends, competitive assortments, and innovation opportunities. Conduct regular competitive shopping and market analysis and share actionable insights. Recommend new products, vendors, and concepts that drive differentiation and newness. Support product selection, line reviews, and assortment edits. Support and at times lead product style-outs, assortment reviews, and executive walks. Own and manage department-level KPIs with guidance, including sales, margin, and inventory metrics. Partner with Merchandising Planning and Demand Planning on forecasts, OTB support, and reflow actions. Track weekly performance and recommend actions on opportunities and risks. Ensure promotional and pricing execution aligns with strategy and financial goals. Maintain strong command of item-level and department-level performance details. Support vendor relationships and communication for owned department and assigned categories. Participate in vendor meetings, line reviews, and negotiations. Negotiate costs, programs, and funding opportunities with guidance. Help build long-term, performance-based vendor partnerships. Partner with Owned Brands, Sourcing, Product Development, and QA as applicable. Support product and assortment execution across stores and digital channels. Partner with Digital, Store Operations, and Marketing on launches and product stories. Collaborate with Space and Visual Planning on assortment placement and flow. Ensure item setup, product data, and execution details are accurate and on time. Work closely with Merchandising Planning, Demand Planning, Space & Visual Planning, Owned Brands, Product Development, Store Operations, Digital, Marketing, Sourcing, and QA. Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional inputs to support on-time launches. Represent department needs and priorities in cross-functional forums when needed. Execute core retail fundamentals with excellence and precision. Maintain strong item-level accuracy across cost, retails, specs, attributes, and timelines. Ensure systems, samples, and assortments are managed accurately and efficiently. Drive follow-through and detail discipline across all merchandising processes. Qualifications Experience 3–5+ years of merchandising, buying, or related retail experience. Experience supporting or owning a product category preferred. Exposure to omnichannel retail environments strongly preferred. Skills & Capabilities Strong analytical and financial aptitude; knows and manages the numbers. High attention to detail and operational discipline. Growing product and trend judgment. Effective vendor communication and early negotiation capability. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills. High learning agility and coachability. Strong organization and prioritization skills. Development & Leadership Profile High-potential future Buyer with strong growth mindset. Brings energy, ownership, and commitment to the business. Excited to competitive shop and stay close to stores and customers. Demonstrates curiosity around trends, innovation, and product newness. Eager to learn, take feedback, and grow into greater category ownership. Compensation and Equal Opportunity 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: $76,500.00 - $114,700.00 Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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