About The Team PetSmart’s Canada Home Office (CHO) is home to approximately 50+ associates who work in departments such as Merchandising, Marketing, Demand Planning, Pricing, Space Planning, Digital/e-Commerce, Human Resources, Legal, IT and more. The small but mighty team at the CHO supports the operations of 160+ PetSmart stores in Canada and works closely with counterparts at PetSmart’s global corporate headquarters located in Phoenix, Arizona. PetSmart Charities of Canada is a registered charity that partners with the CHO to support pets and families in need. About The Location At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Canada Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of three days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to two remote “flex days” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success. About The Job The Sr. Merchandise Planner is responsible for the development of accurate annual reporting, forecasting financial and merchandising plans that support the merchandise strategy and financial objectives for Canada. Key Competencies This position requires analytical & critical thinking skills, robust financial modeling skills, effective communication across all levels of the organization, organizational abilities, high attention to detail, ability to work independently and run with small projects from start to finish. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Create and review all components rolling forecasting processes with the primary focus on Merchandise Sales, Margin, Inventory and achieving goals as designated to plan for Canada. Partner with Merchandising and Supply Chain teams to reforecast Sales, Margin & Inventory for business according to trends and new information, providing insight and recommendations to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity based on financial analysis. Assist with financial presentation creation for various strategic meetings (ie. Direction Setting, Line Reviews, Vendor, Quarterly Business Review, etc.). Perform merchandise-related analytics, including but not limited to foreign exchange impacts, promotional performance, and mix/rate. Partner closely with merchant teams to review and optimize promotions and offers on a monthly cadence, with a focus on maximizing sales and incrementality while effectively managing markdown spend. Report, analyze and execute all product exits – all clearance activity, focusing on reducing leftover clearance inventory while meeting markdown $ targets. Develop and enhance various financial reporting dependent on business needs. Support Vendor terms negotiations. Lead special projects that create growth opportunities and present findings to senior management. Generate and present weekly and period-end reporting. Work to develop knowledge of planning practices and alignment with merchandising, promotional and assortment strategies. Leverage analytical skill sets to influence the decision-making process and deliver the merchandise plan objectives. Build great working relationships with U.S. counterparts. Education and/or Experience Post‑graduate degree required. Completed or working towards a CMA/CPA or MBA preferred. Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in a business environment. Experience in retail or consumer packaged goods preferred. Technical Skills Advanced Excel & Alteryx proficiency Robust financial modeling skills Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally across departments and with US to create decisions Organizational skills High attention to detail BI and MicroStrategy an asset JDA Enterprising Planning experience preferred Experience implementing systems is an asset Additional Job Considerations This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face‑to‑face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients. Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross‑functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results. On‑site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement. This is not intended to be an all‑inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position. About The Culture 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. PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr