PetSmart

About the Team

It's no surprise people are passionate about the health and happiness of their pet and our Merchandising (buying) team is no different. When it comes to the products and solutions in our stores, our incredible teams of merchandising associates have everything covered &ndash from head to tail! From keeping up with the top trends to developing new, innovative solutions, our buyers help ensure every pet parent can find exactly what their pet needs at PetSmart. Join our team and show your love for pets by creating products as special as pets themselves!

About the Location

Collaborative & Flexible Work Environment: We believe in fostering growth, teamwork and creativity in a dynamic workplace. This role is based at PetSmart&rsquos Phoenix Home Office, where associates currently enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to work remotely one day per week (a &ldquoflex workday&rdquo with leader approval), and an expected four days in the office. At PetSmart, you&rsquoll be part of an engaging and supportive environment designed to help you and our teams thrive.

About the Job

The Pet Health Team Analyst supports Pet Health efforts at the Phoenix Home Office in monitoring avian, exotic and aquarium pet health at all levels including vendors, distribution centers and stores. Data collection and trend analysis will be performed under the direction of all Pet Health Team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• The analyst will ultimately manipulate data from multiple sources (SharePoint database, PAW database) and provide weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports to the Pet Health Team and other stakeholders to further the team&rsquos mission of continually improving pet health and quality.
• Additional data management and some data entry will take place in the form of tracking required third party diagnostic testing performed by vendors as part of ongoing health monitoring practices.
• Update and maintain vendor and store-based pet health metrics tracking tools and pet health systems.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data obtained for Pet Health-related projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on study design, data collection, analysis and interpretation.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor&rsquos degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-3 years of analytics experience
• Ability to process substantial amounts of data and work in a fast-paced multi-doctor, retail environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to create Excel Pivot Tables using multiple sources of data required for maintenance of current tools and development of ad hoc reports
• Demonstrated understanding of data collection, analysis and interpretation
• Strong customer-focused, quantitative, analytical and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse customers and teams but also be self-motivated with the ability to effectively work independently, if required
• Ability to resolve issues in a timely and effective manner

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Exotic animal experience or experience in a zoo, public aquarium, veterinary school, animal sanctuary or mixed (small animal/avian & exotic) practice veterinary clinic
• Additional statistical experience to analyze and interpret distributions, comparisons, associations, correlations, etc., such as t-test, ANOVA, regression, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of study design, bias and confounders
• Experience with MicroStrategy, R, Alteryx, Power BI
• Corporate experience

About the Culture

At 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&rsquore core to PetSmart&rsquos success.

Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We&rsquod 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
• &ldquoTop Dog&rdquo gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
• &ldquoSit & Stay&rdquo Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
• On-site coffee bar
• &ldquoLil&rsquo Paws&rdquo 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