Strategic Category Lead & Vendor Partnerships

Pet Food Express; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Friendly Workplace

Career growth opportunities

Employee discount for family

Health insurance options

401(k) with employer match

Employee referral bonuses

Competitive Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pet Food Express seeks a Category Manager to own the financial performance of assigned categories, driving sales, margin, and inventory efficiency. You will develop category plans, optimize assortment, and lead private-label initiatives to elevate customer value.

In this hybrid role at our Concord, CA headquarters, you will collaborate with Purchasing, Replenishment, Marketing, and Stores to implement strategies, monitor performance, and mentor Category Associates.

Qualifications

• Strong business sense and ability to drive profitability.
• Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience in forecasting, pricing, and assortment planning.
• Proven vendor negotiations and relationship-building capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own financial performance of assigned categories (sales, margin, inventory).
• Develop annual category plans and growth strategies.
• Lead private label development within categories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute category strategies.
• Monitor performance and adjust assortment, pricing, and inventory.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical thinking

Forecasting

Pricing strategy

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Pet Food Express seeks a Category Manager to own the financial performance of assigned categories, driving sales, margin, and inventory efficiency. You will develop category plans, optimize assortment, and lead private-label initiatives to elevate customer value.

In this hybrid role at our Concord, CA headquarters, you will collaborate with Purchasing, Replenishment, Marketing, and Stores to implement strategies, monitor performance, and mentor Category Associates.