Manager, Category-Beverage

The purpose of this job is to lead a category team and manage a category (or categories) of products with the goal of increasing sales and gross profit dollars.

• Develop and own annual category plan and three-year strategic vision for each category; write and present annual budget plan to senior team
• Review category monthly and yearly performance financials and monthly review of profit and loss (P&L) performance
• Drive category review planning and presentation with direct report category team and support teams
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of all contracts and obligations to ensure that both Pilot Flying J (PFJ) and vendor adhere to the agreed-upon term and spirit of the contract or agreement
• Participate in industry events that add value to business planning process
• Visit stores to engage customers and team members in category directional feedback on products and promotions
• Lead vendor process including review of new products, business planning, cost negotiations, RFP execution, and supply chain management
• Maintain active involvement in inventory management and controls
• Study industry and category trends to support planning and development process
• Supervise and provide daily oversight of direct reports; select, coach, train, and develop direct reports, to include appraising job performance and conducting performance reviews
• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Partner with culinary, innovation, and brand teams to deliver annual profit plan
• Partner with operations teams to ensure training and operational excellence
• Collaborate with brand and marketing teams on promotions and merchandising strategy
• Develop category business plans including product assortment, pricing, LTO’s, and promotional calendars
• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study preferred
• Minimum three years’ category management
• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Weekly pay
• 401K match
• Tuition Assistance
• Adoption Assistance
• PTO
• Fuel Discount