What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Category Manager - Alcohol position at cumberlandfarmsinc?
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!
EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming Americas #1 one-stop destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500 locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners : Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.
What We Offer :
- Competitive Wages
- Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program
- Paid Time Off
- Medical / Health / Dental Coverage
- 401K with Company Match
- Team Member Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- Company Spirit Days
- Employee recognition and awards
- And much more!
Position Summary :
To provide support for the Category Manager to maximize sales growth and profitability within the category. Will include vendor and item setup and maintenance, analyzing sales data and performance and most importantly effectively communicating category initiatives to both internal and external teams and partners. Critical to have a service-oriented mentality in this role.
Responsibilities :
1. Category Item Management obtain all new vendor and item information required for setup item forecasting, item data maintenance within various software systems (PDI, Focal Point, D365, PowerBI & SmartSheets).
2. Analytics & Reporting create, update, maintain and distribute category specific sales reports at the direction of the Category Manager
3. Category Liaison both internally and externally
4. Supply chain and inventory management and collaboration
5. Other duties as assigned by the Category Manager
Working Relationships :
INTERNAL : Within Marketing : Advertising Team; POS / Price Book Team; Merchandising / Planogram Team Within Store Support Center : IT Department; Legal Department; Strategic Sourcing; Finance Team; Supply Chain / Warehouse Team Retail Operations Team : Retail Vice Presidents; Regional Managers; District Managers, Store Managers
EXTERNAL : Direct Vendors, Brokers, Distributors
Minimum Education :
Bachelors degree in business, Marketing, Accounting or Related Field
Minimum Experience :
Strong computer skills. Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word and an aptitude to quickly learn in-house systems.
Preferred Experience :
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Licenses / Certifications :
Soft Skills / Competencies :
Other Requirements :
Travel : 0-15% travel required
Hours & Conditions : Typically Monday Friday, 8 hour days in office setting
Physical Requirements : Minimal physical effort required; sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.
At EG America, its important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
