Pet Merchandise Analyst

A family-rooted retail leader in farm, ranch, outdoor, and lifestyle.

• Own the full merchandise strategy for the pet category, including food, consumables, and hard goods.
• Guide and support buyers with category strategy, buying programs, and inventory decisions.
• Analyze inventory levels across regions to prevent overstocking and stockouts.
• Partner closely with vendors to manage replenishment, pricing, and forecasting.
• Build seasonal and annual buying plans, including high-risk periods like Q4 and holiday periods.
• Evaluate regional demand patterns and adjust assortment and volume accordingly.
• Use ERP and merchandise management systems to track performance and optimize turns.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with buyers, vendors, and leadership to drive EBITDA performance.

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in pet or large‑animal merchandise buying.
• Strong working knowledge of buying programs and inventory management at scale.
• Experience using ERP or merchandise management systems.
• Highly analytical mindset with strong forecasting and decision‑making skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, vendor‑heavy, in‑person environment.
• Willingness to relocate to Ammon, , or Albany, OR, and work 100% onsite.
• Rural or regional retail experience strongly preferred.
• Degree not required, experience wins here.

• Annual bonus tied to EBITDA performance.
• Relocation assistance available and expected.
• Comprehensive benefits package and negotiable PTO.
• Stable, growing organization with aggressive expansion plans.
• High‑impact role supporting growth from 55 to 200 stores over five years.
• Collaborative, dynamic office environment with strong leadership support.

This is not a desk‑only role. It’s for someone who understands rural retail, respects the complexity of buying at scale, and wants to be the expert in a category that matters. If you know how to balance volume, seasonality, and customer demand, and want to grow with a company on the rise, this role will reward you. Apply now!