Category Manager

Job Description Our Opportunity: We are seeking a highly driven, business-minded Category Manager to own the end-to-end performance of our Freeze Dried and Air Dried Dog Food categories. This role carries full accountability for P&L, growth strategy, and execution, spanning merchandising, marketing, and operational levers. In this role, you’ll operate at the intersection of analytics, vendor partnerships, and ecommerce execution, with high visibility and a direct impact on revenue growth and customer experience. This is an opportunity to think and act like a General Manager, not just a functional contributor. If you’re energized by ownership, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to scale a business within a customer-obsessed, high-growth company, this role is built for you. What You’ll Do Own category P&L and performance against sales, margin, and growth targets; manage budgets, forecasts, and corrective action plans.Develop and execute strategies across pricing, assortment, promotions, and merchandisingAnalyze category, brand, SKU, and customer performance to identify growth opportunities, diagnose business gaps, and prioritize investment.Build and manage vendor relationships, including negotiations and joint business planning. Lead business review performance and share actionable recommendations.Partner cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and operations to deliver resultsIdentify and launch new products or initiatives to accelerate category growthContinuously optimize the customer experience while driving commercial outcomes What You’ll Need 5+ years of experience in category management, brand management, or similar commercial rolesStrong blend of analytical skills, business ownership, and vendor interactionExperience in ecommerce, retail, or related category environmentsDemonstrated business acumen across pricing, assortment, promotions, and P&L ownershipProven ability to manage vendors across a variety of business sizes (head, torso, and tail), and allocate time and resources accordinglyData-driven mindset with a track record of turning insights into actionSuccess operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments Bonus Experience scaling new or emerging brands or categoriesExposure to supply chain, forecasting, and inventory planningTrack record of launching new products or go-to-market strategiesBackground in tech-enabled retail (e.g., marketplaces, DTC)Strong operator mindset—able to execute, not just strategizeComfort with ambiguity and using data to guide decisionsProven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignmentDemonstrated success in growing revenue or improving category performance #Hybrid 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, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. 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. To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.