Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. 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 and people.

• Pet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood - the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Essential Job Functions:

The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation:

* Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all stakeholders, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop and execute supply chain initiatives.

* Prioritize and manage multiple projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business needs.

* Research, analyze, and develop business cases to support network and capability enhancements.

* Provide strategic leadership in network planning, facility design, and technology roadmaps.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Network Planning: Develop and maintain an optimized network model balancing speed, cost, and service. Forecast facility capacity and lease timing to support long-term network needs.

• Facility & Capability Design: Define operating specifications, layout designs, and execution plans for new and existing supply chain assets. Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure successful implementation.

• Technology Roadmap: Partner with IT to develop and enhance technology solutions that support operational efficiency and future business needs.

• Operational Support: Provide leadership in strategic operational initiatives, including peak season planning, major network changes, and performance improvement projects.

• Capital Planning & Procurement: Forecast capital needs, develop investment strategies, and collaborate with Procurement to source vendors and manage expenditures.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align supply chain initiatives with key business functions, including Digital, Operations, Finance, and IT, to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

• Data Analysis & Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure network effectiveness and provide data-driven recommendations for improvement.

• Project Management: Oversee the successful execution of supply chain projects, ensuring milestones, budgets, and timelines are met.

• Process Optimization: Identify and implement best practices to improve supply chain efficiency and scalability.

Nature of Supervision

This role operates with a high level of autonomy, using deep expertise to drive initiatives forward with minimal guidance. Large-scale projects and strategic decisions will be reviewed in collaboration with senior leadership.

Planning and Problem Solving

The incumbent is responsible for prioritizing multiple assignments, meeting tight deadlines, and managing complex initiatives that impact network efficiency, cost structures, and service levels.

Impact

Decisions and recommendations in this role directly influence network operations, capital investments, and overall supply chain performance. The ability to optimize network planning and capability development can significantly impact company profitability and operational resilience.

Supervisory Responsibility

While this position may not have direct reports, it involves leading cross-functional teams, managing external partners, and providing guidance to internal stakeholders on key supply chain initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• 8-10 years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, or operations.

• Experience in network modeling, facility design, or capability development.

• Strong financial acumen with experience in capital planning and vendor negotiations.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

• Experience working with IT teams on supply chain technology solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in omnichannel fulfillment and e-commerce supply chain strategies.

• Familiarity with supply chain modeling tools and software.

• Project management certification (PMP, Six Sigma, or similar).

Travel

Up to 25% travel may be required to support network projects, facility design initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

Contacts

Frequent interaction with senior management, supply chain associates, IT, Finance, Procurement, and external partners. Communication will include strategic planning, project coordination, vendor negotiations, and performance analysis.

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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

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.

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