Product Development Manager

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We're the future of the pet industry
• We're here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We're welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and Drive Brand/Category Strategies and Analysis
• Partners with key Cross Functional team to drive innovation, develop product, determine owned brand assortment, and create brand integrity.
• Communicates, conceptualizes, develops, and sets standards for owned and exclusive branded Supply product; direct and domestic imports.
• Creates comprehensive, cohesive brand/category presentations.
• Aggressively pursues new business opportunities and brings to fruition successfully (domestically and overseas).
• Partners with Global Sourcing partners to source/purchase owned and exclusive branded products following all details, pricing strategies, and timing.
• Completes follow-up on all placement's to ensure product specifications, quality standards, deadlines, and deliveries are met as contracted.
• Facilitates the development process for timely milestone meetings and approvals for all private and exclusive merchandise.
• Ensures product standards are met once orders are placed with a specific maker.
• Active involvement with and knowledge of Petco's factory compliance efforts.
• Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products
• Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing.
• Builds a working partnership with Petco's merchant and design team; takes the leadership role in creating owned brand product lines.
• Leads the working relationships between all parties involved in the development and production of owned and exclusive branded merchandise for Petco
• Provides leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise, thus affecting the results of the operating area.
• Creates an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Leadership experience in product development and / or merchandising, especially with private and/or exclusive brands.
• Prior experience working within Food & Treat product categories
• 5+ years with overseas business travel, sourcing and purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of the product manufacturing techniques, fabrications, costing that will be used to produce the line of products the manager will be responsible for.
• 5+ years of line building and merchandising experience.
• 5+ years of buying or equivalent experience.
• Management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

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For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

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