Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

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, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We're the future of the pet industry
• We're here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We're welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong, working together across 1,500+ pet care centers, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, eight distribution centers and two support centers.

Essential Job Functions

• Planogram Development/Management: Efficiently createlayout drawings using automated space management software such as JDA Space Planning
• Analyze the need for POG changes and varying footages for category revisions according to an annual schedule utilizing historical data and current trends to create or change POGs.
• Analyze multiple PETCO categories simultaneously, allocating fixture space based on current sales, inventory turn, sales potential, and customer friendliness.
• Accountable for data integrity of all planograms and planogram assignments. Inventory allocation to all stores is based on the assignment of the planograms.
• Ensure that PETCO's visual merchandising standards for both inline and promotional displays are met and understood by all departments involved in the presentation and purchasing of merchandise.
• Responsible for accuracy of fixture and sign quantification on planograms for roll-outs.
• Ensures that the fixtures and signs are included on the planograms with the correct vendor numbers to ensure accuracy for ordering.
• Ensure that projects are physically set in the planogram studio for assigned categories/division, prioritizing operations time, cost and simplicity to validate the computer model.
• Work effectively with a cross-functional team, coordinate projects for implementation of new merchandise presentation. This includes all aspects of the deliverable package such as product, validation of merchandising strategy, distribution of goods, fixtures and/or signage for display, allocation of labor, as well as the publication of Action Memo packets to field, NSC personnel, and to Store Management.
• Provides labor estimates for all merchandising projects and is responsible for allocation on the store master calendar for scheduling. The estimates are an input into the overall labor budget for the company.
• Work in conjunction with the Store Design group to ensure all POGs/Displays are appropriately placed on the floorplans and correct POGs assigned.
• Create, publish and release the store specific Monthly Promotional Planner that defines secondary locations and display of product for promotional, ad, seasonal and impulse merchandise.
• Collaborate with VMSD team on the design, testing and implementation of all new displays and prototype layouts for assigned categories.
• Develop and determine appropriate course of action for all merchandise presentation projects
• Partner with appropriate members of the category management team to ensure a collaborative and consistent approach is taken towards the business strategies and/or imperatives.
• Assist the Merchandise Management group with making sound business decisions, both strategic and tactical in nature.
• The majority of duties are performed while seated indoors at a computer, but 20% local travel via automobile is required for physical test sets of product placement.
• Occasional travel via airplane may be required to train field personnel for special projects or rollouts

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent (GED) is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Marketing is preferred.
• Solid understanding of merchandising principles and retail operations are necessary.
• Product knowledge, understanding of inventory principles, interpersonal, analytical and project management skills are required.
• Minimum 1 year experience using JDA Space Planning or other space management software -
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc. is required.
• The ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, exercise patience and diplomacy in all situations is necessary.
• Excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills as well as strong creative merchandising skills required.

Note: Current responsibilities are impacted by company and team priorities that may have evolved from what is displayed in the Workday job profile. The description provides general job duties and requirements, but the partner's manager may assign additional responsibilities or tasks depending on business needs.

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.

The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

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Exact rate of pay will be based on position, location, and experience level. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

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