General Manager

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.

• Pet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through distinct experiences, products, and services.
• Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco:

We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood - the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Essential Job Functions:

The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company's interests
• Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple management tasks within established timeframes and through the work of subordinate managers and supervisors
• Analyze data to determine the appropriate course of action concerning the preparation, administration and management of budgets; optimizing center and region-wide efficiencies with regard to distribution and warehousing issues

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly manages Operations Manager and Regional DC Manager(s) and indirectly manages all Supervisors, HR Manager and Industrial Engineer.

This includes interviewing, hiring, training, assignment delegation and follow-up, periodic performance review and disciplinary action including termination when necessary.

Work Environment: While most job duties are performed while seated indoors, but some exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes and noises should not be overlooked when on the warehouse floor.

Minor travel to regional locations may also be expected.

Education (Required): Four-year college degree in management or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required Work Experience (Required): minimum of 10 years related distribution or warehouse management experience.

Demonstrated strong understanding and practical experience working in large distribution centers concerning management, practices and accounting for inventory control is also required.

Work Experience (Preferred): Private fleet and/or transportation background a significant plus.

Skills: Qualified applicants will demonstrate excellent communication, analytical, planning and organizational skills and have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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