Category Analyst New Graduate Program

Chewy; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chewy in Fort Lauderdale, FL invites analytical, customer-obsessed individuals to join the New Graduate Program as Category Analysts. You will blend financial analysis, assortment management, and vendor partnerships to deliver the right products at the right value for Chewy customers.

You’ll work with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to evaluate performance, identify growth opportunities, and execute category initiatives, building toward merchandising leadership in a retail and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation Spring 2027.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization and ability to start full-time in Fort Lauderdale, FL on July 12, 2027.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a foundation in retail/financial metrics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze category performance, customer behavior, market trends, and competitive activity to identify risks and opportunities.
• Translate data into recommendations to improve sales, profitability, assortment, inventory and customer experience.
• Support category strategy, financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance tracking.
• Coordinate new item launches, vendor onboarding, product setup, pricing, promotions and seasonal initiatives.
• Build vendor relationships and support discussions on costs, pricing, promotions, inventory and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute priorities and mitigate inventory risks.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating performance insights and actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis basics

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our Opportunity

Chewy is seeking analytical, customer-obsessed Category Analysts to join our New Graduate Program in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In this role, you’ll combine financial analysis, assortment management, vendor partnership, and e-commerce execution to help deliver the right products at the right value for Chewy customers.

Job Description

Category Analyst New Graduate Program

Chewy is seeking analytical, customer-obsessed Category Analysts to join our New Graduate Program in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In this role, you’ll combine financial analysis, assortment management, vendor partnership, and e-commerce execution to help deliver the right products at the right value for Chewy customers.

You’ll partner with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance, identify growth opportunities, and execute category initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about retail and e-commerce who is eager to develop into a future merchandising leader.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze category performance, customer behavior, market trends, and competitive activity to identify risks and growth opportunities.
• Translate data into recommendations that improve sales, profitability, assortment, inventory, and the customer experience.
• Support category strategy, financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate new item launches, vendor onboarding, product setup, pricing, content readiness, promotions, and seasonal initiatives.
• Build productive vendor relationships and support discussions related to products, costs, pricing, promotions, inventory, and performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute category priorities and address inventory or product-availability risks.
• Prepare reports and presentations that clearly communicate performance, insights, and recommended actions while managing multiple priorities with increasing independence.

What You’ll Need

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2027.
• Current permanent U.S. work authorization and the ability to begin full-time employment in Fort Lauderdale, FL on July 12, 2027.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a foundational understanding of retail and financial metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and large-data analysis.
• Strong organizational, project-management, communication, and presentation skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• A collaborative, customer-first mindset with demonstrated initiative, accountability, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising, e-commerce, vendor management, pricing, planning, inventory, product setup, digital content, or promotional execution.
• Experience creating business reports or presenting data-driven recommendations.
• Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, German, French, or Italian language skills.
• Passion for pets and Chewy’s mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners everywhere.

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 [e-mail].