## Overview

Pet Palette is a leading pet products wholesale distribution company committed to providing quality pet products and supplies to pet retailers, boarding/doggie daycare, grooming salons and veterinary practices throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on sourcing, developing, and distributing a wide assortment of quality products from both domestic and international manufacturers. We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Inventory Planner and Buyer to join our growing team. This is a headquarter position with a terrific career path for the right individual.

## Responsibilities

The Associate Inventory Planner/Buyer will play a vital role in working cross functionally with the product development, purchasing, sales/marketing and distribution departments. The Associate Inventory Planner/Buyer will be responsible for managing the product master data, conducting sales and inventory analysis, managing domestic and import vendor relations and assisting with overall activities with product/item management. Coordinating the documentation of products being developed including project briefs, quote sheets, set-up forms and forecasts are all important aspects of the position, including working daily within the NetSuite ERP system.

This is a perfect position for someone who possesses a unique blend of creative and analytic skills and is passionate regarding consumer products and specifically the pet industry.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned. Management also reserves the right to change or modify position descriptions from time-to-time to meet the needs of the business with or without notice).

Work with the Commercial Team to identify and develop new products, categories and innovations beyond the company’s current assortment.
Analyze sales and inventory levels to ensure authorized products are in-stock and selling to plan.
Work closely with direct sales and internal eCommerce teams to understand customer needs and gather competitive reconnaissance.
Create and maintain detailed tracking and timeline reporting for all projects.
Ensure effective technical documents are developed with our vendor partners for new development on equipment items.
Work cross-functionally with outside vendors and inside inventory and marketing teams to manage replenishment for existing products and item set-up for all new products and vendors.
Manage strict seasonal timelines to ensure deadlines are met for replenishment, pre-sell and launches.
Identify all relevant safety and regulatory issues are identified, understood, and followed.
Assist in revenue and customer satisfaction goals
Participate in quality assurance process

## Skills

Ability to interface and demonstrate leadership both internally and externally
Proven ability to effectively communicate cross functionally within company
Demonstrated commitment to building strong business relationships
Creative thinker – ability to understand goals and identify opportunities to enhance business.
High aptitude for working with data, creating and analyzing reports for insights
Experience working in database systems…NetSuite preferred.
Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment managing multiple projects and priorities.

If you are a curious, creative and detail-oriented individual with a passion for Pets, possess the required skills, and are eager to contribute to our team's success, we invite you to apply for the Associate Inventory Planner/Buyer position. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development within the consumer products and pet industry.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

consumer products industry: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Sykesville, MD 21784 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Sykesville, MD 21784: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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