Non-Inventory Area Manager I

Chewy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Non-Inventory Area Manager I at Chewy is responsible for overseeing procurement operations within the fulfillment center in Houston, TX. This role involves managing a team, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring efficient purchasing of non-inventory products and services. The position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a focus on driving improvements in procurement processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business or related field OR 5+ years in a related field.
• 2+ years of procurement experience in a fulfillment center or related area.
• 1+ years of experience managing onsite team members.
• 1+ years of vendor management experience, including negotiation and expediting services.
• Advanced analytics and Excel skills, including data analysis through formulas and pivot tables.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple high-priority items simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective problem-solving and team management.
• Ability to assess team needs and adjust hours to meet with both day and night team members.
• Highest levels of integrity and ethics.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, or other related P2P systems.

Nice To Haves

• High adaptability to a constantly changing environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a team without direct oversight.
• Comfortable providing input to various levels of management.
• Ability to navigate complexities of multiple manager requests or opinions.
• Ability to foresee potential issues and advocate for resolution while maintaining relationships.
• Supply Chain background, including logistics, inventory management, forecasting, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site procurement contact for the fulfillment center, providing support through the purchase of non-inventory products and services.
• Lead and manage a team of non-inventory receivers across multiple shifts.
• Manage over $30M+ yearly in procurement for the fulfillment center through active purchasing.
• Oversee capital expenditure projects, including PO creation and vendor management, with project valuations from $10k to over $15M.
• Conduct daily inventory counts to analyze and forecast future needs.
• Become a subject matter expert in indirect spend areas to accurately assess projects and business needs.
• Collaborate with internal customers to influence spending decisions and track savings metrics.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve cost savings and establish contracts as necessary.
• Problem-solve supplier performance and delivery issues, ensuring effective product delivery to operations.
• Complete indirect inventory ordering through a P2P cloud-based system.
• Maintain procurement files and ensure compliance with metric expectations for inventory tracking.
• Manage the flow, supply, and space of non-inventory materials through daily tracking.
• Drive project initiatives by working cross-functionally with multiple departments.
• Partner with accounts payable and suppliers to ensure timely vendor payments and resolve payment issues.
• Ensure safety responsibilities are met for direct team members in the warehouse environment.
• Complete supply chain and network-level projects as designated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree