Chewy is seeking a dynamic and analytical Senior Category Manager to join a new, growing and fast-paced Chewy Health organization in Plantation, FL, Bellevue, WA or Boston, MA. We have very bold plans to further build our Merchandising teams and businesses. This is a new business role which has high relevance and impact, then this would be an ideal position for you. In this role, you will have ownership of the P&L, negotiate improved business terms, lead high-profile vendor relationships, and develop and execute data-driven strategies to accelerate business growth. The role demands a versatile leader adept at navigating ambiguity through a structured, outcome-focused approach while leading contending priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring a shown ability to think big, set visionary goals, and drive operational excellence. They will demonstrate outstanding project management skills to ensure timely delivery of achievements and independently generate strategic solutions. A collaborative mindset with a history of successfully leading cross-functional initiatives is crucial. Proficiency in SQL for sophisticated data analysis and insight generation is optional but preferred.
What You'll Do:
• Own and Drive Business Performance: Take full P&L ownership of your category, delivering high double-digit growth in both sales and profit through strategic planning and execution.
• Develop and Execute Category Strategies: Build and implement data-driven strategies to recruit new customers, drive lifecycle management initiatives for existing customers, and optimize product performance. Leverage insights to identify and act on opportunities, such as closing assortment gaps and/or designing new innovative offerings and responding to market trends effectively.
• Champion Strategic Vendor Relationships: Establish, build, and lead high-profile external vendor relationships, including full ownership of negotiations to secure improved business terms and long-term value.
• Deliver Results on Sophisticated Initiatives: Invent on behalf of the customer, while operating at depth to structure and execute solutions for sophisticated, ambiguous projects. Achieve impactful results by prioritizing and running contending demands while aligning efforts with organizational goals.
• Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across product, finance, marketing, and customer service to drive holistic planning, seamless execution, and measurable success.
• Employ Strategic Thinking and Analysis: Utilize SQL and other analytical tools to generate actionable insights, enabling data-backed decision-making and the scaling of impactful initiatives.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Use exceptional project management skills to deliver milestones on time, navigate ambiguity with clarity, and maintain focus on structured, outcome-driven results.
• Think Big and Drive Visionary Goals: Set ambitious objectives that align with the company’s long-term vision, balancing high-level strategic thinking with hands-on operational excellence.
This role is ideal for a collaborative, innovative leader who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at driving measurable results.
What You'll Need:
• MBA or equivalent Master’s degree.
• 6+ years of holistic business experience in top ecommerce, retail, FMCG, or similar organizations.
• Strong comprehensive business acumen and the willingness to move fast.
• Proven operator, skilled in go-to-market, and with focus on execution.
• Superb communication skills combined with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Exceptional competencies in vendor management/merchandising, sales, marketing, and general management.
• Ability to lead, be nimble, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and strong knowledge of retail math. Bonus:
• Business and leadership experience in market-leading organizations; both in large complex organizations and start-up businesses
• SQL a plus
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