Strategic Pet Care Category Lead

Nestlé S.A.; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company seeks a data-driven Category Manager based in Scottsdale, AZ. The role focuses on developing customer omni-business plans, providing financial analysis, and building category strategies to drive growth with Petco and other retailers.

The position requires 3+ years in category development, account management or analytics (or 7+ years with a HS diploma). Regular travel to Petco HQ and Purina HQ is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in category development, account management or business analytics OR High School diploma with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in category development, account management or business analytics

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category growth strategies that drive sales, share, and profitability.
• Identify emerging trends, shopper insights, and marketplace opportunities to unlock growth.
• Translate complex data into compelling recommendations and executive-level business stories.
• Lead category reviews, strategic planning discussions, and retailer presentations.
• Build trusted relationships with Petco stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
• Influence assortment, pricing, promotion, merchandising, and space decisions through fact-based recommendations.
• Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Modular Planning, and Analytics to deliver business results.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and accountability while leading through influence.

Skills

Category development

Account management

Business analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School diploma with 7+ years experience

Job description

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company seeks a data-driven Category Manager based in Scottsdale, AZ. The role focuses on developing customer omni-business plans, providing financial analysis, and building category strategies to drive growth with Petco and other retailers.

The position requires 3+ years in category development, account management or analytics (or 7+ years with a HS diploma). Regular travel to Petco HQ and Purina HQ is expected.