Senior Analyst, Field Inventory Planning
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 and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.
Position Overview
The Senior Analyst, Field Inventory Planning, supports the connection between enterprise inventory planning and store-level execution. This role provides data analysis, reporting, and execution support to ensure inventory readiness across new stores, pilots, promotions, and market changes.
This position partners closely with Merchandising, Replenishment, and Store Operations to identify risks, analyze trends, and improve in-stock performance.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Performance Analysis
Analyze in-stock rates, forecast accuracy, and sell-through trends across markets.
Identify root causes of inventory imbalances and recommend corrective actions.
Support pre- and post-new store opening inventory reviews.
Reporting & Insights
Collaborate with analytics teams to design and build necessary tools and dashboards; analyze to identify areas of opportunity and actions required.
Provide weekly inventory insights to support field execution.
Monitor high-visibility showcase or pilot locations and flag performance gaps.
Promotional & Event Support
Support inventory planning for store events and promotional activities.
Analyze uplift performance and refine allocation assumptions.
Market Monitoring
Track competitor openings/closures and evaluate local demand shifts.
Support inventory response plans for market-level changes.
Core Competencies
Strong analytical skills
Decisive and creative problem-solving skills; ability to envision and implement sustainable solutions
Advanced Excel proficiency, ability to interpret BI tools
Foundational understanding of retail inventory & replenishment
Clear written communication
Attention to detail and execution discipline
Strong ability to collaborate and build relationships
Ability to work autonomously and independently
Scope & Impact
Individual contributor
Supports Manager/Lead with analytics
Direct impact on reporting accuracy and inventory responsiveness
Limited executive exposure (primarily supports)
Experience Requirements
3–5+ years of experience in retail inventory planning, replenishment, allocation, merchandising analytics, or store operations
Experience supporting multi-store or omni retail environments preferred
Demonstrated experience analyzing inventory KPIs (in-stock %, forecast accuracy, sell-through, weeks of supply)
Experience supporting new store openings, promotions, or pilot initiatives preferred
Exposure to inventory systems, ERP, or replenishment platforms
Experience partnering cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Analytics, Operations, or related field preferred, 5+ yrs experience within the disciplines required
Advanced Excel proficiency required
Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.) preferred
APICS/CPIM certification preferred but not required
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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.
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