Category Manager -Hybrid Role (Monday- Wednesday in Office)

At Pet Supplies Plus our vision is to make it easier to find better products for your pets.  Our Category Manager position is key in bringing this vision to life.  As a Category Manger for Pet Supplies Plus, you will plan, select and purchase key programs, items and brands for a merchandising category.

The Category Manger key responsibilities include:

• Driving sales and margin for assigned categories
• Owning category strategy—monitor trends and act quickly to maximize results
• Creating annual and monthly plans for category sales and margin growth
• Negotiating through JBP to secure cost, marketing support, and distribution
• Managing assortment and planograms for all brands and items
• Planning and executing promotions across stores and eCommerce with strong messaging
• Building partnerships with internal teams, private brand, vendors, and distributors
• Engaging field teams—provide tools and training to drive flawless execution
• Analyzing competition and trends to grow market share
• Partnering with inventory and logistics to ensure in-stock and smooth flow
• Using AI, data and predictive analytics to optimize assortment, pricing, and promos
• Integrating strategies across in-store and digital channels for personalization
• Identifying opportunities to grow private brand for differentiation and profitability 

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years’ related experience
• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Exceptional relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools and CoPilot
• Omnichannel or Franchise model merchandising experience a plus
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Self-motivation and results orientation with the ability to function effectively as a part of a cross functional team yet work independently
• Ability to travel to stores, manufacturers, and trade shows  – Approximately 5% travel required