Category Specialist (Consumables)

Chewy; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chewy in Plantation, FL is hiring Category Specialists to join our Category Management team. This role builds a foundation in eCommerce, retail, vendor management, and category operations, working with experienced Category Managers and cross-functional partners to move products from vendor to customer.

You will support onboarding, product setups, assortments, promotions, category reporting, and issue resolution, acting as a primary vendor contact and helping ensure operational excellence and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support vendor onboarding, product setup, assortment updates, and reporting.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and coordinate with internal partners.
• Own issues and escalations with progress tracking and timely resolution.
• Collaborate with Merchandising Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Catalog, and Legal to move work forward.

Skills

eCommerce experience

Merchandising

Category management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Our Opportunity
Chewy is hiring Category Specialists to join our Category Management team at our headquarters in Plantation, FL. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build a solid foundation in eCommerce, retail, vendor management, and category operations. You'll work alongside experienced Category Managers, partner with teams across the business, and gain exposure to how products move from vendor to customer at one of the fastest-growing online retailers.

Job Description
Our Opportunity
Chewy is hiring Category Specialists to join our Category Management team at our headquarters in Plantation, FL. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build a solid foundation in eCommerce, retail, vendor management, and category operations. You'll work alongside experienced Category Managers, partner with teams across the business, and gain exposure to how products move from vendor to customer at one of the fastest-growing online retailers.
As a Category Specialist, you'll help keep categories running smoothly by supporting vendor onboarding, product setup, promotions, assortment updates, category reporting, and issue resolution. You'll often serve as a key point of contact for vendors, or act as a functional expert on a specific focus area, while partnering with internal teams to ensure operational excellence and great customer experience.
If you're organized, curious, detail-oriented, and excited to solve problems in a fast-paced environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career and make pet parents happy. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced leaders, build valuable business skills, and grow your career at Chewy!
What You'll Do

• Support vendor onboarding, product setup, assortment updates, category reporting, and promotional execution
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for vendors by resolving questions and coordinating solutions with internal partners ensuring an exceptional vendor experience.
• Own vendor issues and escalations by tracking progress and ensuring prompt resolution
• Partner with Merchandising Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Catalog, and Legal to move work forward and solve operational challenges
• Maintain accurate documentation, trackers, and reporting to keep projects organized and stakeholders informed
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce recurring issues, and enhance the vendor experience
• Build expertise in your category or focus area while developing an understanding of retail strategy, vendor partnerships, operational processes, and customer experience
• Contribute to our organization’s goals through dependable processes and SLA management

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1+ years of experience, or relevant internships, in eCommerce, retail, merchandising, category management, operations, analytics, marketing, finance, or account management is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organization and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize across multiple deliverables and workstreams
• A collaborative mindset and confidence working with cross-functional teams and external partners, including a curiosity to learn how the business works
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, ask good questions, and recommend practical improvements (Excel, SQL is a plus)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high standard for accuracy

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