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Job Description

At Bark Avenue, our mission is to provide exceptional pet food and supplies that nourish and delight your furry companions.

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Retail Pet Store Buyer to lead purchasing for our 3-store operation in metro Phoenix. You will drive both sales growth and profitability by partnering across departments and optimizing our product mix. Prior buying experience and strong financial / business acumen are required.

• Develop and execute buying strategies to achieve sales and profit goals
• Analyze sales, inventory, and margin data; identify and act on opportunities to maximize both top-line revenue and bottom-line results
• Negotiate with vendors, manage inventory levels, and oversee product selection
• Collaborate closely with marketing, merchandising, and operations to drive sell-through and successful promotions
• Manage reorder processes and troubleshoot inventory issues
• Track performance metrics and present actionable insights to management
• Support store teams with product training, as needed

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development
• Store discounts
• Fun work in environment

• Minimum 3 years of retail buying experience (pet, specialty, or grocery retail preferred)
• Strong ability to analyze financials and improve revenue and profit margins
• Proven vendor negotiation skills and understanding of assortment planning
• Proficiency with Excel and retail / business reporting systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across multiple departments
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be able to travel between multiple store locations