Assistant Category Manager

Assistant Category Manager

Description

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 America’s #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. Our store banners include Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop.

The headquarters in Westborough, MA houses our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.

• 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!

Support the Category Manager to maximize sales growth and profitability within the category. Responsibilities include vendor and item setup and maintenance, analyzing sales data and performance, and effectively communicating category initiatives to internal and external teams and partners. A service‑oriented mentality is critical in this role.

• Category Item Management – obtain all new vendor and item information required for setup, forecasting, and data maintenance within software systems (PDI, Focal Point, D365, Power
  
  BI & Smart Sheets).
• New Vendor Set Up
• Item setup and changes
• Rebate Set Up
• Monitor item inventory levels at WDC & Mc Lane
• Track McLane purchase orders
• Gap reporting on category items
• Update Vendor database and annual Vendor Planning Agreements
• Analytics & Reporting – create, update, maintain and distribute category specific sales reports as directed by the Category Manager.
• Analyze data within the category
• Analyze promotional impact
• Assist in Category Review Preparation
• Monitor POG performance (both item and set size)
• Act as Category Liaison internally and externally
• Coordinate Resets and Promotional activity
• Assist with and remedy item scanning issues and service calls
• Communicate to the Retail Field Team through MyWork messages and the New & Discontinued Bulletin
• Coordinate communication on service‑related matters and procedural issues to the vendor community
• Follow up with the DSD vendor community regarding service issues, delivery procedures and inventory concerns
• Provide phone and email support to the Store Operations Group – timely and accurate response to questions and concerns
• Supply chain and inventory management and collaboration
• Review and monitor Inventory Reports from McLane and WDC and ensure ongoing communication around inventory levels
• Partner with Marketing Operations Group regarding item forces and distributions to the Field
• Other duties as assigned by the Category Manager

Minimum Education: High School or GED

Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree in business, Marketing or related field

Minimum Experience: Strong computer skills, advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills, and aptitude to quickly learn in‑house systems.

Preferred Experience: Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Soft Skills /

Competencies:

• Well organized and detail/process oriented; strong communication skills, including pleasant professional phone manner; ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to foster teamwork and build collaborative relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Other Requirements:

Travel: 0‑5% 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; ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.

At EG America,…