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. We also share the Canada Home Office with our colleagues at PetSmart Charities of Canada—an independent, registered charity. PetSmart Charities of Canada is committed to making the world a better place for pets and all who love them by connecting pets with loving homes through adoption, improving access to veterinary care and supporting families in times of crisis with access to pet food, shelter, and emergency relief.
About the Location
Collaborative Work Environment:
At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Canada Home Office (CHO) , 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 day” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.
About the Job
The Senior Space Planner is a key associate on the Merchandise Planning and Allocation team. This role is responsible for owning the planning of category releases and execution of planograms, timelines, and shelf space analysis to fully align with category strategy, planogram standards and return on space goals. Has ownership of driving the space decision making process and production of planograms for category releases, ad-hoc optimization, store request projects as well as planner/drive aisle as necessary.
Space Planners are responsible for item shelf placement and optimal item shelf capacity to ensure most productive skus are in the planogram. Adjusting for various planogram sizes is also a critical component of this role. The Senior Space Planner will report to the Senior Manager of Space and Assortment Optimization and work closely and communicate with Buyers and cross-functional teams to achieve overall category objectives that allow the POD to maximize their space productivity and make sound, effective decisions based on consistent and accurate information. Additionally, they support the overall divisional strategy, vision, policies, resources, and execution plans to align to the PetSmart localization strategy and needs of the pet parent.
Major Responsibilities
- Implements strategies to drive category productivity and financial performance (sales, margin, market share). Leads analysis that drives localized assortment decisions and supports team’s strategy, financial plan and space productivity goals
- Create, monitor, maintain, and communicate all planograms for assigned business categories. Actively manage the end-to-end of category releases, leveraging the Merchandising Process (Step 1.0- Step 9.0). Lead the scheduling of merchandising process meetings with leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Work closely with Buyers/Merchandise Planners/Manager of Space to ensure alignment to assortment and design of planograms and accountable to the strategy being implemented in all versions of planograms.
- Conduct analysis utilizing centralized reporting from CKB (Data Manager, AO) and Alteryx to support merchandising and the general business. Generate adhoc reporting as necessary to provide pre and post planogram and space performance analysis. Incorporate external data sources as available such as Nielsen, Numerator as necessary, building planograms to reflect industry and market trends.
- Develop planograms utilizing JDA/ Blue Yonder Space Planning, ensure planograms sync seamlessly with floor planning, incorporating fixture, signage elements and visual merchandising needs. Lead the communication of planogram execution through POG notes and monthly playbook materials. Support store execution by resolving POG issues in a timely manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No direct reports
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of JDA Space Planning experience
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, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.
* 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.
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 Canada Home Office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:
- Bring your pup to work! We have lots of dogs that come each day as well as fish and aquatic pets that live at our office
- On-site Dog Park
- Café serving fresh lunch options
- In-building day care facility option
- Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
- We have an active social committee that hosts fun-filled events including contests, bake-offs, off-site events, and volunteer efforts, and they are always trying to out-do the previous event! See what life is like at the Canada Home Office here: https://careers.petsmart.com/canada
- Learn more about #LifeA tPetSmart here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/
- Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/
Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/
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This posting reflects an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking candidates for this role. 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.
