Musti Group is the leading Nordic pet care specialist operating in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Baltics. Our mission is to make the life of pets and their parents easier, safer and more fun throughout the entire lifespan of the pet. We want to be a full-service product provider and operator for our customers – both physically and digitally. We believe that a full-service ecosystem offers a unique value proposition that enhances and strengthens strong customer relationships and sets us apart from our competitors.

Musti Group’s net sales were EUR 444 million in 2024. We have over 2,000 employees, 1,9 million customers and 415 stores.

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Join our pack as a Category Specialist for the Pureplay banners!

We’re looking for a Category Specialist to join the Musti Pureplay organization, the e-commerce focused part of Musti Group, consisting of the business units Vetzoo.no, Vetzoo.se, and PetenKoiratarvike.com. This is a fixed-term position for one year, covering a parental leave.

Vetzoo is the leading local e-commerce company for pet care in Sweden and Norway. Founded in 2010, it has grown from a single store in Gothenburg to a trusted online destination for pet parents. Peten Koiratarvike is Finland’s largest local pet care e-commerce brand. Established in 2004, it now operates six physical stores across the country alongside its thriving online business.

The Category Specialist is responsible for the assortment of several different product groups in three different market areas: Finland, Sweden and Norway. You will follow the trends in all countries and build the assortment to meet customer needs in different markets. You will follow the business strategy and set KPIs. You work closely with partners, suppliers, stores, and teammates to reach set goals and deadlines. This role reports directly to our Product Team Lead based in Finland.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the assortment across several product categories, including Dog and Cat Toys, Dog and Cat Treats, Health & Wellbeing and Dog Training

• Set and manage end consumer pricing for your product categories

• Plan campaigns for your product groups in collaboration with the Category & Campaign Manager

• Take ownership of collecting accurate product data from suppliers, the group, and your team. Acting as the first point of contact for product information
• Support customer service and stores with product-related questions and issues

What are we looking for

You’re a commercially minded professional with a passion for data-driven decision making and a strong understanding of assortment and pricing strategies. Ideally, you bring:

• 3+ years of experience in data driven assortment work, preferably in an omni or e-commerce B2C environment
• Hands-on experience in pricing strategy development
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working closely with diverse teams and external partners
• Strong negotiation skills and a confident approach to stakeholder management
• A structured way of working, with great attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-oriented environment
• Experience in international settings and cross-border collaboration
• A bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent
• Fluency in Finnish or Swedish, and excellent command of English
• We value experience in both sales and purchasing – and a true passion for pets and pet wellbeing is always a plus

Why to join our pack?

We offer you diverse and inspiring work in a rapidly growing and evolving business in one of the leading pet retail companies. You have the possibility to develop your own work and the Musti chain. You get to work with other stakeholders but have an independent touch of your work. You will meet furry colleagues, and you can bring your own four-legged friend to work with you.

The position is based in Helsinki Käpylä or Stockholm Solna, with the possibility to work remotely two days a week. We often have furry friends in the office; therefore, the work might not be suitable for a person who is allergic to pets.

For further information please contact Pihla Isosaari, tel. +358 40 586 3410 on 27 October or 3 November between 10.00-11.00 (Finnish time / EEST).

Got excited to join our pack? Then please go ahead and submit your application with CV latest by 5.11.2025.