Job Description:

Director, Category Management – Equine

Company Overview

At Chewy, our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pets and pet parents everywhere. As we expand our capabilities to serve horse owners, we are leveraging Chewy’s scale, customer obsession, and digital excellence to deliver best-in-class products, expertise, and experiences for the equine community.

The Opportunity

Chewy is seeking a Director, Category Management – Equine to lead and scale Chewy’s Equine business. This role serves as the general manager with end-to-end ownership of category strategy, execution, and financial performance. As P&L owner, this leader drives revenue growth, margin expansion, and customer engagement while influencing across Chewy’s matrix organization.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end P&L including revenue, margin, inventory, and promotions
• Define and execute category growth and profitability strategies
• Lead and develop a high-performing category management team
• Partner cross-functionally across Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Technology
• Build and manage strategic vendor partnerships
• Use analytics and insights to optimize performance
• Identify innovation and expansion opportunities
• Establish KPIs and operating rhythms
• Serve as equine industry subject-matter expert
• Champion Chewy’s leadership principles

What You’ll Need

• 12+ years experience in e-commerce, retail, or consumer products
• Proven P&L ownership and scaling experience
• Deep category management and vendor negotiation expertise
• Strong financial, analytical, and leadership skills
• Ability to influence in a matrixed organization
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred

Bonus Qualifications

• Equine-focused brand or retail experience
• Personal involvement in the equine community
• Background in animal health or supplements

Work Location

Plymouth, MA | Hybrid (2+ days onsite)

• The specific salary 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 and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, 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. 

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. 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. 

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

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