Category Analyst, Equine and Farm

Job description

Job Description:

Our Opportunity:

Chewy is seeking a Category Analyst to join our Equine and Farm Category Management team. In this role, you will support and help drive category performance through catalog management, vendor partnerships, and data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with leading equine, poultry, and livestock feed companies to optimize assortment strategy, onboard new brands and products, and improve overall category health.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience or strong familiarity with horses, poultry, livestock, or agricultural/crop sciences, combined with analytical strength and business acumen. The ideal candidate is a fast learner who can translate complex data into clear insights and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Success in this role requires strong ownership, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing partners, and leveraging tools—including AI—to improve productivity and outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive category performance through effective catalog management and vendor engagement, including promotions, assortment optimization, SKU onboarding, and vendor onboarding

• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Merchandising Operations, and Product teams to meet and exceed category goals

• Analyze economic and industry trends, particularly related to agricultural commodities and inputs, to inform forecasting and strategy

• Lead strategic initiatives and identify process improvements to increase efficiency across the Equine and Farm teams

• Support Category Managers in executing business priorities and delivering results across the broader Equine and Farm business

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Animal Sciences, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field

• Experience working with agricultural products, commodities, or animal health/nutrition categories

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel and familiarity with SQL preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Bonus:

• Proficiency in SQL or other data analysis tools

• Internship or early-career experience in eCommerce, category management, buying, analytics, consulting, finance, marketing, agribusiness, or animal sciences  

• Ability to influence across a cross-functional, matrixed organization

• Demonstrated ownership and a track record of delivering results

• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and decision-making

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• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com. 

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations. 

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

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