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Senior Category Manager

AT Chewy
Chewy

Senior Category Manager

Boston, MA

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. 

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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 CAAR@chewy.com.

 

If you have a question regarding your application, please contact HR@chewy.com.

 

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Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Plantation, FL, USA
Job ID: 6721874
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Vacation
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training