Merchandise Strategist

We are seeking a highly skilled Merchandise Strategist to join our team at PetSmart. As a key member of our merchandising group, you will be responsible for setting the merchandise strategy for a category, including assortment selection, pricing, promotions, and developing the line plan.

• Develop and implement merchandise strategies to maximize sales and margin
• Negotiate product costs, terms, and shipping/returns issues with vendors
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure the best prices, products, and shipments
• Identify opportunities to maximize promotional and marketing strategies to meet sales and margin goals
• Provide input to other merchandising functions to determine product lifecycle, exit strategy, and inventory aging standards
• Assist in developing business plans to maximize sales, margin dollars, and margin percentage
• Participate in recommending, setting, and approving product pricing strategies to achieve specific margin objectives

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or Business
• 2+ years of retail buying experience
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and own key vendor relationships and negotiations

PetSmart is a leading pet retailer that is passionate about providing a culture where associates can grow and thrive. We celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences of our associates and believe that these experiences are core to our success.