Our Opportunity:
Chewy is seeking a dynamic, seasoned, and analytical Senior Category Manager to join our merchandising team. In this role you will own a robust P&L, negotiate to improve business terms and margin against category and company goals, directly manage high profile vendor relationships, develop and execute category business strategies, and actively identify opportunities to accelerate your business. Negotiation experience, verbal, written, and presentation skills are a must. You should have a passion to innovate and ability to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment. You can expect to work side-by-side with equally smart and motivated entrepreneurs as we continue to build Chewy's future as a leader in ecommerce. This position is based in sunny south Florida at our offices in Dania Beach.
What you'll do:
- Own complete profit & loss management, including improvement of business terms and margin against category and company goals.
- Establish, build, and manage strong external vendor relationships, including ownership across all negotiations.
- Identify opportunities within your category to optimize and maximize product performance, including analyzing sales data, assortment gaps, and market trends to make quick, effective decisions for your business.
- Build (from scratch if needed) and analyze sales, margin, and customer performance metrics, successfully gleaning insights to drive effective and meaningful strategy.
- Work collaboratively across cross-functional teams including finance, marketing, supply chain, pricing, content, and operations.
- Travel (10%).
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree (MBA a plus).
- 8+ years of relevant experience in Merchandising, Business, eCommerce, Technology, Finance, Product Management, Category Management, Consulting, or related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and strong knowledge of retail math. SQL a plus.
- Ability to lead, be nimble, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential.
We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that.
At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch.
Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey.
We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets.
We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone.
Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.
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We're proud to be one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies of all time.
With growth comes the exciting opportunity to be a part of a world-class organization of engineering, product, and design team members, responsible for driving our latest innovations and designing "out-of-the Chewy box" experiences.
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