Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operations

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:

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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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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