Category Manager – Pet Products

About the role

Absolute Pets is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to lead the sourcing, purchasing, and assortment planning of pet products. You will act as the bridge between marketing, procurement, and sales to ensure a profitable, trend‑aligned product portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze sales data and product performance using analytical tools to create a balanced assortment.
• Evaluate customer feedback, identify new product opportunities, conduct testing, and collaborate with suppliers on introductions.
• Research and qualify suppliers, negotiate pricing, and maintain cost‑effective, high‑quality purchasing relationships.
• Conduct market research through online and in‑store visits to track trends, competitor offerings, and emerging brands.
• Work with visual merchandising to develop planograms using the Quant Retail system.
• Collaborate with planning, store operations, and suppliers to align product selection with company objectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of retail buying or planning experience.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market insights.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Passion for pets and solid understanding of pet industry trends.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel (or comparable data analysis tools).
• Quant Retail planogramming system.