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Sr. Space Management Planner
Sr. Space Management Planner-March 2024
San Diego
Mar 28, 2026
About Sr. Space Management Planner

  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, working together across 1,500+ pet care centers, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, eight distribution centers and two support centers.

  Essential Job Functions

  Efficiently create complex layout drawings using automated JDA Space Planning and must demonstrate advanced knowledge of the software.

  Analyze the need for POG changes and varying footages for category revisions according to an annual schedule utilizing historical data and current trends to create or change POGs.

  Analyze multiple PETCO categories simultaneously, allocating fixture space based on current sales, inventory turn, sales potential, and customer friendliness.

  Accountable for data integrity of all planograms and planogram assignments. Inventory allocation to all stores is based on the assignment of the planograms.

  Ensure that PETCO’s visual merchandising standards for both inline and promotional displays are met and understood by all departments involved in the presentation and purchasing of merchandise.

  Responsible for accuracy of fixture and sign quantification on planograms for roll-outs.

  Ensures that the fixtures and signs are included on the planograms with the correct vendor numbers to ensure accuracy for ordering.

  Ensure that projects are physically set in the planogram studio for assigned categories/division, prioritizing operations time, cost and simplicity to validate the computer model.

  Develop necessary planogram reporting tools to support business decision making, including the design and automation of reports

  Perform complex functions within the JDA software that is critical to the integrity of the database. Including, but not limited to: POG/Floorplan versioning, POG assignments, Store/Cluster relationships, and QC reporting.

  Work in conjunction with the Store Design group to ensure all POGs/Displays are appropriately placed on the floorplans and correct pogs assigned.

  Create, publish and release the store specific Monthly Promotional Planner that defines secondary locations and display of product for promotional, ad, seasonal and impulse merchandise.

  Manage the annual and monthly allocation of all secondary display locations across the organization ensuring aligned strategy for in-store presentation.

  Collaborate with VMSD team on the design, testing and implementation of all new displays and prototype layouts for assigned categories.

  Using creativity, analytical and project management skills, plan, develop and determine appropriate course of action for all merchandise presentation projects

  Partner with appropriate members of the category management team to ensure a collaborative and consistent approach is taken towards the business strategies and/or imperatives.

  Assist the Merchandise Management group with making sound business decisions, both strategic and tactical in nature. Occasional travel via airplane may be required to train field personnel for special projects or rollouts

  Required Skills and Qualifications

  High school diploma or its equivalent (GED) is required

  Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing is preferred

  A minimum of 1 and preferably 3 or more year’s experience as a Space Management Planner or equivalent work experience is required.

  Previous experience using JDA Space Planning or other space management software is required

  1 to 3 years experience in store management roles in a retail environment is preferred, demonstrating product knowledge, inventory principles, interpersonal, analytical and project management skills.

  Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point is required.

  The ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, exercise patience and diplomacy in all situations is necessary.

  Excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills as well as strong creative merchandising skills are required.

  #LI-AT2

  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.

  The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

  $55,800.00 - $83,800.00

  / year

  Exact rate of pay will be based on position, location, and experience level. 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

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