Associate Category Manager

3 weeks ago

Irving, United States 7-Eleven Full time

With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,500 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.

Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day.

Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience - and we need your help.

About This Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

An Associate Category Manager (ACM) will support the Category Manager, Senior Category Manager and Product Director with meeting and exceeding category and company goals. The Associate Category Manager will assist in the development of category strategy along with the associated efforts to support the strategy. Under guidance of the Category leadership team, the ACM will assist in key activities including but not limited to the sales planning process, assortment planning and optimization along with promotional strategy planning.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

The ACM will be responsible for supporting the category teams with the follow key activities:

    • Accurate and timely maintenance of the Sales Planning key activities: Sales Plan template completion and offer summary preparation for Ops meetings.
    • Coordinating with supply chain partners to assist with forecasting for new items focus items and sales plan items to aid in securing the proper inventory levels across the store base.
    • Assist Senior CM and strategic sourcing with forecasting and procurement activities including analyzing historic sales, seasonality and cannibalization for all categories asrequested by the Senior CM
    • Preparation for internal and external (vendor) meetings
    • Data Extractions and summaries along with presentation material creation and preparation
    • Key Data tracking (Sales, Units, Margin) that can be leveraged across various meetings/presentations.
    • Collaborating cross functionally to ensure proper information is provided for suppliers including product costs, bill-backs, allowances, discounts, routing information, new item setup details and new vendor setup details.
    • Lead national and regional schematics development under guidance of the Senior CM
    • Assortment maintenance and review
    • Supporting the category team with assortment and promotion strategy reviews
    • Reviewing consumer behavior data and trends to assure our assortment is meeting our customer's needs and market trends.
    • Reviewing Store Supported Item (SSI) and Non-Recommended item (NRI) trends for potential broader expansion of items
    • Support Category team in negotiating with suppliers to ensure favorable terms, pricing and product availability.
    • Assist with coordination of 7-Eleven Experience vendor sponsorships, samplings and other national or regional events.
    • Maintain effective communication with vendors, internal stakeholders and store teams to ensure Operations is supports and projects are meeting deadlines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Proficient to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

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