Our Merchandise Planning and Allocation (MP&A) teams are the driving forces behind making the organization’s product visions available to our consumers through calculated and strategic measures. Your involvement in sales and margin forecasts, promotional performance analysis, inventory management, and vendor relationships will play a critical role in obtaining goals while maintaining PetSmart’s reputation in the market as a trusted partner to pet parents.

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.

SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for sourcing for PetSmart’s Proprietary Brands.  In this role you will be responsible for creating and executing a sourcing strategy which includes managing the relationships with key contract manufacturers.  The sourcing manager is responsible for ownership of costing and commercial terms negotiations to ensure the suppliers exceed the PetSmart standard related to quality, cost, and delivery.  This role will work collaboratively with key internals teams including Brand Management, Product Development, and Quality.  This position will be involved in the innovation process from the identification of a supplier through the RFQ process to the handoff to the production management team.  You will also be responsible for working on continuous improvement opportunities to ensure value creation to drive cost savings and efficiencies to the business. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Create and execute the sourcing strategy for PetSmart’s proprietary brands
• Support growth through leveraging existing supplier matrix to drive best value
• Understand cost modeling to be able to effectively analyze product costing
• Collaborate cross functionally with internal teams such as Product Development, Quality, Brand, and Production Management to qualify suppliers, assess their capabilities and coordinate new vendor onboarding
• Conduct benchmarking exercises to identify changes in the market and understand changes in the supplier base

• Establish and manage the RFQ (request for quotation) process, effectively summarize and communicate results and recommendations to various levels in the organization
• Negotiate quality, cost, and delivery as well as other contracts terms with internal stakeholders and the suppliers
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure new product launches are executed on time
• Measure supplier performance through scorecards and quarterly business reviews to ensure KPIs are being met by the supplier base
• Help lead continuous improvement in process and production efficiency, deliver on cost reduction targets in compliance with quality expectations, identify product “value” opportunities for Brand/Buying to utilize
• Lead vendor innovation summits with suppliers

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in a related field.

 Position Qualifications

• A team player; able to use strong communication, analytical and management skills to indirectly lead a diverse group forward
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and planning
• Project management
• Negotiation and contract management
• Continuous improvement skills
• Must be results-focused
• Excellent analytical skills
• Flexible and customer service oriented
• Superior problem-solving skills and the ability to think “outside the box”
• Desire to approach work as a continuous learning opportunity
• Ability to think strategically and plan for long term initiatives
• Ability to be a collaborative team member in a dynamic high growth environment is a must
• Must have experience working with multiple planning systems including ERP. SAP preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Occasional evening calls with Global Sourcing partners
• Up to 25% travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of those found in a typical office environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform essential functions.

At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong 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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PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.