Inventory Analyst

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. 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 and people.

• Pet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood - the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Essential Job Functions: The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Inventory & Order Management (Direct-to-Hospital Model):

• Responsible for managing SKU-level purchase orders and vendor ordering strategies to support inventory availability across veterinary hospitals.
• Execute inventory ordering within a direct-to-hospital vendor fulfillment model, where all products are shipped directly from vendors to hospitals (no Distribution Center inventory ownership).
• Proactively manage purchase order timing, quantities, and receipts to align with demand needs, business goals, and Open-to-Buy targets.
• Directly accountable for maintaining vendor fill rates that meet or exceed established service level goals.

Vendor & Supply Chain Management:

• Proactively partner with vendors to manage performance, resolve supply constraints, and ensure consistent product availability to support hospital operations and patient care.
• Own vendor setup and maintenance, including ordering parameters, lead time validation, and service level expectations to optimize replenishment outcomes.
• Review and analyze vendor ordering patterns and demand profiles to improve service levels and achieve inventory and financial goals.

Forecasting & Cross-Functional Execution:

• Partner closely with Demand Analysts to execute SKU lifecycle strategies, including item introductions, transitions, and discontinuations.
• Support collaborative forecasting efforts by aligning order execution with demand plans, promotional strategies, and hospital-level consumption trends.
• Identify and resolve inventory flow opportunities and constraints across the vendor-to-hospital supply chain to drive improved performance.

Performance & Operational Excellence:

• Monitor and drive key performance indicators including fill rate, on-time delivery, and inventory productivity.
• Perform root cause analysis on service or inventory disruptions and implement corrective actions in partnership with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in ordering processes, vendor performance, and overall supply chain efficiency.

Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams including Demand Planning, Merchandising, Finance, and Hospital Operations.
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure alignment on inventory strategies and execution.
• Communicate effectively with partners to support business objectives and ensure operational alignment.

Strategy & Execution:

• Contribute to the development and execution of inventory strategies that support business growth, service levels, and financial performance.
• Balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Effectively prioritize workload and manage multiple vendor relationships and initiatives simultaneously.

Development & Training:

• Achieve and maintain required system and tool proficiencies.
• Proactively seek opportunities to expand knowledge of veterinary operations, vendor management, and supply chain best practices.
• Actively participate in personal development planning.

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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

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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