Director, Merchandise Planning & Allocation - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Director, Merchandise Planning & Allocation - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart’s Canada Home Office (CHO) in Burlington, Ontario, is a dynamic hub for 50+ associates driving success across 160+ stores. Partner with Phoenix HQ and PetSmart Charities to enhance pet lives while advancing your career in a collaborative, pet-loving culture. Enjoy hybrid flexibility fostering teamwork and innovation.
Role Overview
As Director, Merchandise Planning & Allocation, lead the MP&A strategy for PetSmart Canada. Oversee planning, pricing, demand, space, and allocation to optimize sales, margins, inventory, and customer experience. Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and US teams to deliver profitable growth through data-driven insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic, seasonal, and long-range plans for merchandise, inventory, and assortments.
- Direct end-to-end inventory management, demand planning, pricing strategies, and allocation.
- Partner cross-functionally to align category strategies, promotions, and in-store execution.
- Provide analytics-driven insights for assortments, localization, pricing, and product lifecycle.
- Lead special projects enhancing efficiency, growth, and performance metrics.
Experience & Skills
Seek leaders with 10+ years in retail merchandise planning, 7+ years managing teams, expertise in planning tools, and proven KPI achievement. Strong analytical mindset, cross-functional collaboration, and passion for pet retail essential. Bachelor’s in Business/Supply Chain required; advanced degrees preferred.
Benefits
Thrive with hybrid scheduling (4 office days, 1 flex remote), competitive health benefits, RRSP matching, bonuses, PTO, wellness support, and pet-friendly perks. Join a 'small but mighty' team making an impact for pets and people.
Locations
- Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Salary
180,000 - 240,000 CAD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Merchandise Planningintermediate
- Inventory Optimizationintermediate
- Demand Forecastingintermediate
- Pricing Strategyintermediate
- Data Analyticsintermediate
- Cross-Functional Leadershipintermediate
- Retail Assortment Managementintermediate
- Space Planningintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in merchandise planning/allocation in retail (experience)
- 7+ years in leadership roles managing planning teams (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (experience)
- Advanced proficiency in planning systems (e.g., Blue Yonder, SAP) (experience)
- Proven track record driving sales/margin growth (experience)
- Strong analytical skills with retail KPIs (experience)
- Experience in pet retail or consumer goods preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end MP&A strategy for PetSmart Canada maximizing sales, margin, and inventory productivity
- Develop seasonal/annual financial plans across vendors, customers, and merchandising segments
- Direct merchandise planning, pricing, allocation, demand planning, and space optimization
- Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Operations, and US teams on objectives
- Translate consumer/category insights into actionable portfolio plans
- Oversee inventory management ensuring optimal service levels and minimal excess
- Drive continuous improvement via analytics, testing, and process optimization
- Support senior leadership in key meetings and deliver growth projects
Benefits
- general: Hybrid work: 4 days in-office, 1 flex remote day weekly
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: RRSP matching and performance bonuses
- general: Pet-friendly office environment
- general: Professional development and leadership training
- general: Generous PTO and wellness programs
- general: Collaborative culture with global HQ support
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Director, Merchandise Planning & Allocation - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Director, Merchandise Planning & Allocation - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart’s Canada Home Office (CHO) in Burlington, Ontario, is a dynamic hub for 50+ associates driving success across 160+ stores. Partner with Phoenix HQ and PetSmart Charities to enhance pet lives while advancing your career in a collaborative, pet-loving culture. Enjoy hybrid flexibility fostering teamwork and innovation.
Role Overview
As Director, Merchandise Planning & Allocation, lead the MP&A strategy for PetSmart Canada. Oversee planning, pricing, demand, space, and allocation to optimize sales, margins, inventory, and customer experience. Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and US teams to deliver profitable growth through data-driven insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic, seasonal, and long-range plans for merchandise, inventory, and assortments.
- Direct end-to-end inventory management, demand planning, pricing strategies, and allocation.
- Partner cross-functionally to align category strategies, promotions, and in-store execution.
- Provide analytics-driven insights for assortments, localization, pricing, and product lifecycle.
- Lead special projects enhancing efficiency, growth, and performance metrics.
Experience & Skills
Seek leaders with 10+ years in retail merchandise planning, 7+ years managing teams, expertise in planning tools, and proven KPI achievement. Strong analytical mindset, cross-functional collaboration, and passion for pet retail essential. Bachelor’s in Business/Supply Chain required; advanced degrees preferred.
Benefits
Thrive with hybrid scheduling (4 office days, 1 flex remote), competitive health benefits, RRSP matching, bonuses, PTO, wellness support, and pet-friendly perks. Join a 'small but mighty' team making an impact for pets and people.
Locations
- Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Salary
180,000 - 240,000 CAD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Merchandise Planningintermediate
- Inventory Optimizationintermediate
- Demand Forecastingintermediate
- Pricing Strategyintermediate
- Data Analyticsintermediate
- Cross-Functional Leadershipintermediate
- Retail Assortment Managementintermediate
- Space Planningintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in merchandise planning/allocation in retail (experience)
- 7+ years in leadership roles managing planning teams (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (experience)
- Advanced proficiency in planning systems (e.g., Blue Yonder, SAP) (experience)
- Proven track record driving sales/margin growth (experience)
- Strong analytical skills with retail KPIs (experience)
- Experience in pet retail or consumer goods preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end MP&A strategy for PetSmart Canada maximizing sales, margin, and inventory productivity
- Develop seasonal/annual financial plans across vendors, customers, and merchandising segments
- Direct merchandise planning, pricing, allocation, demand planning, and space optimization
- Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Operations, and US teams on objectives
- Translate consumer/category insights into actionable portfolio plans
- Oversee inventory management ensuring optimal service levels and minimal excess
- Drive continuous improvement via analytics, testing, and process optimization
- Support senior leadership in key meetings and deliver growth projects
Benefits
- general: Hybrid work: 4 days in-office, 1 flex remote day weekly
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: RRSP matching and performance bonuses
- general: Pet-friendly office environment
- general: Professional development and leadership training
- general: Generous PTO and wellness programs
- general: Collaborative culture with global HQ support
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Director, Merchandise Planning & Allocation - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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