Vice President, Proprietary Brands & Global Sourcing Greater Phoenix, AZ Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President to set the strategy and lead its proprietary brands and global sourcing functions. The role owns portfolio financial performance, including revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses, and uses customer, category, and market insights to guide priorities and growth. Responsibilities include leading brand and product development from concept through launch, partnering with merchandising teams on category strategies and differentiated assortments, and managing global supplier relationships. The Vice President will also guide a standalone brand, build organizational capability, and communicate performance, opportunities, and risks to executive leadership and the Board. Candidates should have at least 15 years of progressive experience in proprietary brands, merchandising, product development, sourcing, consumer products, or a related field, including at least seven years leading teams or business units. Required qualifications include experience developing brand and product strategies, bringing products to market, leading global sourcing or supplier partnerships, and using financial and performance data to drive results. Strong cross-functional partnership, leadership, communication, and influencing skills are essential. Experience leading a standalone brand, working in the pet or a related consumer category, and expertise in product design or digital commerce are preferred; a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is also preferred.

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PetSmart