Merchandise Planner
Petco · Los Angeles, CA · 1 mo ago
MarketingFull-time
We need to output only HTML fragment, no html/body tags, no markdown fences. Use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, cookie, etc. Keep substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
Intro: "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. About Petco 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. This role can be based out of any of the following locations: Southern California (Orange County, & Los Angeles County): Remote / Flexible Hybrid (with periodic visits to our National Support Center in San Diego, CA)Phoenix, AZ (Statewide) & Texas: RemoteSan Diego, CA: Hybrid / On-site (based out of our National Support Center - NSC)San Antonio, TX: Hybrid / On-site (based out of our Satellite Support Center - SSC)"
Then: "The Merchandise Planner plays a strategic role in driving sales, optimizing inventory, and enhancing customer satisfaction through data-driven planning and forecasting. This role requires a deep understanding of niche markets, seasonal trends, and customer preferences to ensure the right products are available at the right time and place."
Then "Key Responsibilities" with bullet list.
Then "Skills & Qualifications" with bullet list.
Then "Education & Experience" bullet list.
Then "Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act." This is legal/EEO boilerplate, should be removed.
Then "The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied. Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $105,600.00 Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. 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"
Then "Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer..." remove.
Then translation instructions remove.
Thus we need sections: About the role? The intro about Petco and role description could be "About the role". Could also include "About Petco" but we can combine.
We need to include sections only if they have real specific content.
We have:
- About the role: we have description of role, location options, mission statement. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: we have bullet list under "Key Responsibilities". Good.
- Requirements: maybe we have "Education & Experience" and "Skills & Qualifications". Could separate into Requirements (education/experience) and Qualifications (skills). But we need to decide.
The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have multiple: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to include only those with real content.
We have:
- About the role: yes.
- Responsibilities: yes.
- Requirements: we have Education & Experience (Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years experience, omnichannel experience plus). That's requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe we have Skills & Qualifications (Analytical Thinking, Retail Acumen, Communication, Technical Proficiency, Strategic Mindset). That could be Qualifications or Skills. The list includes both Skills and Qualifications heading. We could treat "Skills & Qualifications" as Skills section. But we have separate headings for Skills and Qualifications. We could put the bullet list under Skills, and maybe Qualifications could be empty? Better to combine: Use Skills heading for the bullet list, and maybe Qualifications heading for education/experience? But we already used Requirements for education/experience. Let's map:
- Requirements: Education & Experience.
- Qualifications: maybe we could list "Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records..." but that's boilerplate removed. So we might not have Qualifications content. Could omit Qualifications heading.
- Skills: the bullet list under Skills & Qualifications (Analytical Thinking, Retail Acumen, Communication, Technical Proficiency, Strategic Mindset). That's skills.
- Benefits: we have mention of Petco Total Rewards link but not specific benefits listed. The posting says "For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see link". That's not specific benefits; it's a reference. According to rule: never create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It does not list specific benefits, just says see link. So we should not include Benefits.
- Pay: we have Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $105,600.00. That's specific. So include Pay.
- Schedule: we have location/hybrid/remote details. That's schedule info? The posting includes location and work arrangement (Remote/Flexible Hybrid, Hybrid/On-site). That could be considered Schedule. The instruction: include Schedule section only if posting actually states them. It does state location and hybrid/remote. So we can include Schedule.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Skills, Pay, Schedule.
We need to format with
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, cookie, etc. Keep substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
Intro: "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. About Petco 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. This role can be based out of any of the following locations: Southern California (Orange County, & Los Angeles County): Remote / Flexible Hybrid (with periodic visits to our National Support Center in San Diego, CA)Phoenix, AZ (Statewide) & Texas: RemoteSan Diego, CA: Hybrid / On-site (based out of our National Support Center - NSC)San Antonio, TX: Hybrid / On-site (based out of our Satellite Support Center - SSC)"
Then: "The Merchandise Planner plays a strategic role in driving sales, optimizing inventory, and enhancing customer satisfaction through data-driven planning and forecasting. This role requires a deep understanding of niche markets, seasonal trends, and customer preferences to ensure the right products are available at the right time and place."
Then "Key Responsibilities" with bullet list.
Then "Skills & Qualifications" with bullet list.
Then "Education & Experience" bullet list.
Then "Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act." This is legal/EEO boilerplate, should be removed.
Then "The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied. Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $105,600.00 Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. 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"
Then "Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer..." remove.
Then translation instructions remove.
Thus we need sections: About the role? The intro about Petco and role description could be "About the role". Could also include "About Petco" but we can combine.
We need to include sections only if they have real specific content.
We have:
- About the role: we have description of role, location options, mission statement. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: we have bullet list under "Key Responsibilities". Good.
- Requirements: maybe we have "Education & Experience" and "Skills & Qualifications". Could separate into Requirements (education/experience) and Qualifications (skills). But we need to decide.
The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have multiple: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to include only those with real content.
We have:
- About the role: yes.
- Responsibilities: yes.
- Requirements: we have Education & Experience (Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years experience, omnichannel experience plus). That's requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe we have Skills & Qualifications (Analytical Thinking, Retail Acumen, Communication, Technical Proficiency, Strategic Mindset). That could be Qualifications or Skills. The list includes both Skills and Qualifications heading. We could treat "Skills & Qualifications" as Skills section. But we have separate headings for Skills and Qualifications. We could put the bullet list under Skills, and maybe Qualifications could be empty? Better to combine: Use Skills heading for the bullet list, and maybe Qualifications heading for education/experience? But we already used Requirements for education/experience. Let's map:
- Requirements: Education & Experience.
- Qualifications: maybe we could list "Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records..." but that's boilerplate removed. So we might not have Qualifications content. Could omit Qualifications heading.
- Skills: the bullet list under Skills & Qualifications (Analytical Thinking, Retail Acumen, Communication, Technical Proficiency, Strategic Mindset). That's skills.
- Benefits: we have mention of Petco Total Rewards link but not specific benefits listed. The posting says "For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see link". That's not specific benefits; it's a reference. According to rule: never create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It does not list specific benefits, just says see link. So we should not include Benefits.
- Pay: we have Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $105,600.00. That's specific. So include Pay.
- Schedule: we have location/hybrid/remote details. That's schedule info? The posting includes location and work arrangement (Remote/Flexible Hybrid, Hybrid/On-site). That could be considered Schedule. The instruction: include Schedule section only if posting actually states them. It does state location and hybrid/remote. So we can include Schedule.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Skills, Pay, Schedule.
We need to format with headings, then content:
for prose,
- for lists.
We must not repeat job title as heading. The job title is "Merchandise Planner". Not to be used as heading.
We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We need to include location details exactly as given.
Let's extract About the role content: The introductory paragraphs up to location details. Should we include the mission statements etc. Yes.
We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like "Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records..." etc.
Also remove the line about pay ranges explanation? We need to keep the salary range but can we keep the explanatory sentences? They are substantive about pay range. The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we can keep the sentences that explain the pay range, as they are part of the pay info. However, they might be considered boilerplate? They are specific to pay range explanation. I'd keep them.
Similarly, for schedule, we have location details. Keep them.
Now craft HTML.
Structure:
About the role
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. About Petco 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. This role can be based out of any of the following locations: Southern California (Orange County, & Los Angeles County): Remote / Flexible Hybrid (with periodic visits to our National Support Center in San Diego, CA)Phoenix, AZ (Statewide) & Texas: RemoteSan Diego, CA: Hybrid / On-site (based out of our National Support Center - NSC)San Antonio, TX: Hybrid / On-site (based out of our Satellite Support Center - SSC)
But note that the location details also belong to Schedule section. Might duplicate if we put location in About the role and also Schedule. To avoid duplication, we could keep location details only in Schedule section, and About the role excludes location. However, the instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; we can't omit location entirely. We could keep location in Schedule only, and not duplicate. So we need to split: About the role includes everything except the location bullet. Let's separate. Thus About the role paragraph ends before "This role can be based out of any of the following locations:". We'll put that in Schedule. Now Responsibilities: we have bullet list under Key Responsibilities. Need to capture each bullet. List: - Planning & Forecasting - Develop and maintain merchandise financial plans by category, season, and store/channel - Forecast sales, margin, and inventory targets based on historical data and market trends - Collaborate with buying teams to build assortments that align with brand strategy and customer demand - Inventory & Allocation - Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment strategies to minimize stockouts and overstocks - Partner with