Category Analyst

Chewy • Bellevue, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Chewy is hiring an analytical Category Analyst. The successful candidate will own category performance, strategic projects, and on-boarding of vendor partners, including negotiating business terms and assortment strategy. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal & written communication skills, strong attention to detail, absorb information & experiences quickly and apply learnings, and the ability to analyze & communicate complex problems to internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be flexible, creative, persuasive, analytical, solution-oriented, and able to drive negotiations through to completion. Keys to success also include strong ownership values, founder’s mentality, a passion for innovation, a desire to win, and hustle.

Requirements

• Completion of a BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce or related analytical area
• Interest and internship experience in eCommerce, buying, account management, product management, category management, consulting, analytics, finance or marketing
• 1+ years in eCommerce, buying, account management, product management, category management, consulting, analytics, finance or marketing
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills (Excel, SQL)
• This position may require travel

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Excel/SQL
• The ability to use both formal and informal influencing skills across Chewy’s cross-matrix organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects - prioritization, planning and task delegation
• Track record of taking ownership and driving results (projects, internships, or work experience)
• Demonstrated ability to work & lead in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Maximize product category sales, by leading on-boarding of vendor partners to maximize selection
• Lead strategic projects and develop process improvements to improve efficiency and performance of the team
• Integrate analysis and business instincts into a cohesive category strategy and/or project road map
• Conduct research, collect and process economic and statistical data, monitor economic trends, analyze data, and develop forecasts for our online business
• Work cross-functionally with supply chain, private label, finance, catalog and product teams

Benefits

• 401k
• new hire and annual equity grant
• annual bonus
• medical/Rx insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• critical illness insurance
• accident insurance
• parental leave
• family services benefits
• backup dependent care
• flexible spending accounts
• telemedicine
• pet adoption reimbursement
• employee assistance program
• discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com
• unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval
• six paid holidays per year
• paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level