Strategic Vendor Management, Analyst

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Job description

Overview:
Who we are

With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 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

Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Support the development and evolution of Merchandise's multi-year strategic chessboard to ensure alignment with strategic goals, including the optimization of Private Brands, Emerging Brands, and National Brand assortment

Develop in-depth analysis and synthesize data insights into actionable guiding principles and negotiation levers that will drive bottom-line results

Work alongside with cross-functional business partners to build a holistic evaluation of vendors

Regularly engage and build strong relationships with Merchant team to reinforce Merchandise initiatives and provide proactive insights

Develops and synthesizes Merchandise and vendor scorecards - tracks and interprets performance while drawing insights that lead to actionable merchandise recommendations

Prepare materials to be utilized in management decks to support communication of merchandise strategies throughout the organization, assessing both internal strategies and the external environment to deliver new business insights

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2-4 yrs

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: NA

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Showcases ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities while consistently executing at a high level

Experience in taking multiple data points to form a storyline that can effectively illustrate the business case and communicates key takeaways to different audiences

Experience with Microsoft office suite and data analysis tools (PowerBI, Circana, Datalake, etc)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Success working both independently and in a collaborative team environment

Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

Provide excellent customer service to Merchandising organization through analytics, execution, and verification

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