Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Chewy Full time
About Chewy

We're a company that values everything that you do, who you are, and the goals you have set for your career. We want to give you the opportunity to grow and enjoy the impact that you will make for our customers.

Your Opportunity

We're hiring a hardworking and analytical Category Manager to join our growing and fast-paced Healthcare category team – specifically within our Flea & Tick and Over-the-counter wellness categories. The main point of contact for several vendor partners and focus on handling the business relationship, including improving business terms to drive sales and margin improvements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Integrate economic analysis and merchandising instincts into a cohesive category strategy
  • Conduct research, collect and process economic and statistical data, supervise economic trends, analyze data, and develop forecasts for our online business
  • Increase product category sales by driving strong marketing promotions, negotiating with vendor partners to increase selection, and reacting to industry-related economic trends
Requirements
  • BA/BS with minimum of 2 years in buying, account management, product management, category management, financial analysis or MBA degree with previous shown experience
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Must be willing to travel (minimal)
What We Offer
  • A place where you can be your authentic self and grow your career
  • Work in a culture that cares, with managers who value you and your career journey
  • Development of meaningful connections with a diverse group of Chewtopians through Team Member Resource Groups and celebrate inclusivity with various company events, programs, and activities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits, in addition to wellness programs and resources, enabling you to be your best self in and outside of work
Compensation & Benefits

Our total compensation range for a Category Analyst position is $65,500 - $98,000. The specific range offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k.

We offer different types of insurance, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Non-exempt hourly team members accrue paid time off (PTO) while salaried-exempt team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Non-exempt hourly team members in Fulfillment Centers and Customer Service are also eligible for additional unplanned unpaid time off (UTO). Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.



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