About the TeamIt’s an exciting time in technology, and that buzz is felt throughout PetSmart! We are continuing to grow at a faster pace and we want to continue to provide best-in-class experiences for pets and pet parents.
Our Technology team has 6 different departments: Information Security, Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, eCommerce & Marketing Technology, Data and Stores, Services & Supply Chain.
Whether it’s online or in our stores, the work that the IT team does is instrumental in PetSmart’s success. We have a strategic and actionable plan underway and are looking for associates who are just as excited about it as we are.
About the LocationHybrid Position:
This position may be considered Hybrid based on PetSmart’s FlexSmart policy and business needs. A Hybrid work arrangement is considered to be a blend of onsite and remote work activity. Associates with a Hybrid work arrangement have a work space at Phoenix Home Office and can be required to come onsite between 1-5 days a week as determined by leadership and based on business needs.
About the JobSenior Applications Analyst, Merchandising Applications
The Senior Applications Analyst will focus on supporting the implementation of various big and small Merchandising applications projects and continue to support them through operational support. In this position, you will identify, define, analyze, and refine the requirements. The role will work directly with our various internal and external stakeholders - business partners, IT teams and external vendors - to ensure successful translation of those requirements into solutions. The role will ensure Merch Applications are always up with minimal downtime.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to propose solutions to complex business requirements.
- Creates business and functional design specifications. Identifies gaps between solution design and application capabilities and determines alternatives.
- Demonstrate strong understanding of various business processes within Merchandising, Retail, Digital and e-Commerce business areas.
- Gather and implement business driven requirements based on the given standards.
- Work closely with the Project Lead, Architect, and the Development team to ensure solution meets business needs.
- Ensures detailed technical requirements are captured from appropriate IT teams. Influences technical solution. Identifies gaps between technical design system/application capabilities and negotiates resolution.
- Facilitate the creation and execution of test plans, test cases and automation scripts; establish and manage acceptance criteria, participates in the identification of defects and works to resolution with Developers and business teams.
- Partner with Test Lead to oversee testing for the implemented functionalities and support all test phases.
- Participates in regular dialogue with business partners to help understand and shape ongoing operational requirements, issues, continuous delivery items and opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in Production Support activities as such being on-call, incident management, system upgrade and disaster recovery to state few.
- Demonstrate ability to apply critical thinking skills to deliver complex solutions.
- Take initiative and stay self-motivated.
- Provide leadership and guidance to junior members of the team.
- QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Merchandising and Retail systems with analyzing, designing, configuring, and implementing complex business processes and integrating with other systems.
- Experience with SAP ERP System. Experience with SAP IS-Retail is preferred.
- Strong exposure to Retail industry. Preferably experience with both ‘brick and mortar’ and e-commerce.
- Strong experience working with Article, Site, Customer, Vendor, and other Retail master data.
- Strong experience with Retail Pricing and Promotions. Experience with Point of Sale (POS) Applications preferred.
- Experience working with Merchandising and Retail applications like BlueYonder (CKB and EP) and Relex (Demand Planning) systems.
- Experience with SDLC utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Very strong analysis/troubleshooting skills, strong partnering/relationship building skills.
- Should be customer-oriented, mission focused, and a quick learner.
- Work well within a team setup and helps build a positive team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with and through others to resolve issues.
- Should be very good at analyzing and documenting both technical and functional requirements.
- Good experience with meeting facilitations and organizing solution design sessions.
- Should be highly quality conscious and result oriented.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Experience with S/4 HANA Retail.
- Experience with NCR AMS System.
- Experience with test automation
About the CultureAt PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.
Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.
Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:
- Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
- On-site Dog Park
- “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
- “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
- On-site coffee bar
- “Lil’ Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
- Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
- Learn more about #LifeAtPetSmart here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/
- Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/
- Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/
- If you don't already live in the Phoenix area here's a guide to the area: Welcome to Phoenix Guide
PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
