Animal Care, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Category Management, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Computer Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Distribution Channel, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Logistics, Market Share, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Predictive Modeling, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Profit & Loss, Promotional Programs, Revenue Growth, Strategic Analysis, Team Player, Time Management, Trade Shows, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, eCommerce
Livonia (Headquarters), Michigan
Do you believe that pets make a family more complete? The team at Pet Supplies Plus would agree. Do you know that any dog can learn new tricks? So do we!
If you're more like a hare than a tortoise and first to find the latest great products, then our Category Manager role may be purrrfect for you!
Responsibilities/Qualifications:
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
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Category Manger candidates will have:
- 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
Why Us: Our Pawprint Values – Neighborly, Knowledgeable, Trustworthy, PetCentric
- Work in a collaborative, neighborly environment that values initiative, curiosity, teamwork, and care for pets.
- Engage in our pet-centered culture—bring your dog to work
- Employee discount up to 50% at our stores (plus coupons!)
- Bonus Pay based on Company performance
- Promotion from within culture
- Flexibility to meet your needs with Paid Time Off & hybrid work arrangement
- 401k savings plan
- Health, dental, vision & disability plans
- Health & flexible savings accounts
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Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With 770+ locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.
Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 31 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2026 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.
EOE STATEMENT
We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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Pet Supplies Plus
At Pet Supplies Plus, we're crazy for pets, too. With more than 400 corporate and franchise locations in 26 states, Pet Supplies Plus is America's favorite neighborhood pet store. Each location offers a wide array of pet food, pet products, grooming services and animal expertise all at a great value, allowing customers to spoil their pets even more. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly. This growing Livonia, Michigan-based retailer is ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's 2015 Annual Franchise 500® list as the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate, and system size. For more information, please visit www.petsuppliesplus.com
20 to 49 employees
http://www.petsuppliesplus.com