Director Category Management

Chewy Inc

Plymouth, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$186,500–$297,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Animal Care, Business Administration, Category Development, Category Management, Cross-Functional, Finance, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Marketing, Matrix Management, Negotiation Skills, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Profit & Loss, Retail, Revenue Growth, State Laws and Regulations, Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Management, eCommerce
LOCATION
Plymouth, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description

At Chewy, our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pets and pet parents everywhere. As we expand our capabilities to serve horse owners, we are leveraging Chewys scale, customer obsession, and digital excellence to deliver best-in-class products, expertise, and experiences for the equine community.

The Opportunity

Chewy is seeking a Director Category Management - Equine to lead and scale Chewys Equine business. This role serves as the general manager with end-to-end ownership of category strategy execution and financial performance. As P&L owner, this leader drives revenue growth, margin expansion, and customer engagement while influencing across Chewys matrix organization.

What Youll Do

• Own end-to-end P&L, including revenue margin, inventory, and promotions • Define and execute category growth and profitability strategies • Lead and develop a high-performing category management team • Partner cross-functionally across Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Technology • Build and manage strategic vendor partnerships • Use analytics and insights to optimize performance • Identify innovation and expansion opportunities • Establish KPIs and operating rhythms • Serve as equine industry subject-matter expert • Champion Chewys leadership principles

What Youll Need

• 12+ years of experience in e-commerce retail or consumer products • Proven P&L ownership and scaling experience • Deep category management and vendor negotiation expertise • Strong financial analytical and leadership skills • Ability to influence in a matrixed organization • Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred

Bonus Qualifications

• Equine-focused brand or retail experience • Personal involvement in the equine community • Background in animal health or supplements

Work Location

Plymouth, MA | Hybrid 2+ days onsite

The base salary range for this role is $186,500 - $297,500.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • 401k and annual equity grant • Annual bonus (for eligible positions) • Various insurance and benefits, including: • Medical • Rx • Vision • Dental • Life • Disability • Hospital • Indemnity • Critical illness • Accident • Parental leave • Family services • Backup dependent care • Flexible spending accounts • Telemedicine • Pet adoption reimbursement • Employee assistance program • Discounts, including: • 10% off pet insurance • 20% off at Chewy.com

Exempt Salary Team Members

• Unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval • Six paid holidays per year • Paid sick and family leave, in compliance with applicable state and local regulations

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and 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.

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About the Company

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Chewy Inc