Senior Merchandise Planner

PetSmart’s Canadian Home Office (CHO) is home to approximately 50 full-time associates who work in departments such as Human Resources, Merchandise Buying and Pricing, Replenishment, Marketing, Finance, Space Planning and more. The small but mighty team at the CHO supports the operations of 140+ PetSmart stores in Canada and works closely with counterparts at PetSmart’s global corporate headquarters located in Phoenix, Arizona. We also share the Canadian home office with our colleagues at PetSmart Charities of Canada—an independent, registered charity dedicated to reducing pet homelessness and supporting the bond between people and pets.

Hybrid Position:

This position may be considered Hybrid based on PetSmart’s 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.

This position 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 include, but are not limited to:

• Create and review all components rolling forecasting processes with the primary focus on Merchandise Sales, Margin 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, QB, etc.)
• Perform Merchandise related analytics, including but not limited to foreign exchange implications, promotional performance, mix/rate
• 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
• Provide peer leadership and training to Merchandise Financial Planners
• 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

At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where 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 they’re core to PetSmart’s success.

Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d 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” Café 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
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