Category Analyst, Equine and Farm

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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%

Nice-to-haves

• 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

Benefits

• 401k
• New hire and annual equity grant
• Annual bonus (for C08+ positions)
• 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
• 10% off pet insurance
• 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)