Hear why Matt, VP of Global Sourcing, has been loving his #LifeAtPetSmart for 14 years

Matt started at PetSmart close to 14 years ago as a Supply Chain Operations Improvement Analyst and is now the VP of Global Sourcing. He shares a bit about his #LifeAtPetSmart with us below!

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Tell us a bit about your PetSmart journey – where did you start, where are you now, and how did you get there?

Matt: I started with PetSmart July 2007 after business school in Supplier Management. I’ve been lucky enough to have opportunities in Merchandise and MPA, to run a store and am currently leading our PB Global Sourcing and Process team out of Hong Kong. It’s been a great ride and have been lucky enough to have great leaders guide me along the way.

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Why do you enjoy your #LifeAtPetSmart?

Matt: I’ve always appreciated working for a company where culture was as important as our financials. That feeling of team and a commitment to a common goal motivates you and gets your best effort even when the business is tough.

Retail is a team sport - we’ve won some championships during the time I’ve been here and have had a few years where we should’ve been relegated. The commitment to winning the next championship is what keeps me coming back.

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Why should folks looking to grow their career choose PetSmart?

Matt: Because PetSmart promotes from within. I had no retail experience when I started, and PetSmart has given me opportunities that on paper I shouldn’t have received. PetSmart has always valued talent, leadership and those intangibles more than what someone has accomplished on paper. I’ve always appreciated that.

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Any favorite stories or moments from over the years at PetSmart that you’d like to share?

Matt: There are too many to share. What I appreciate the most now is the relationships I’ve created at PetSmart. People who I can reminisce about the old days with and getting to know the new folks who we are building our future with.