Job Title:
Category Support Coordinator

Company: 7-Eleven

Location: Irving, TX

Created: 2024-06-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

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 OpportunityThe Category Support Coordinator is responsible for the coordinating of data elements forproducts in the assortment. Typical activities include: new item introduction, item expansion,test items, and communication/coordination with vendor contacts. Expectation is thatcoordinators execute product information exchanges between 7-Eleven master systems andvendors in a high volume, low error tolerance environment.Responsibilities:Coordinate new product set up information with vendors with a strong attention todetail for nuances related to distribution type and internal strategic initiatives.Build and maintain relationships with impacted business units inside of 7-Eleven as wellas Vendor relationships outside.Extract product information from 7-Eleven systems using SQL, Access and SEIProprietary systems.Synchronize product information between vendor communications and 7-elevensystems using advance level excel skills.Review product information for completeness and accuracy, identify and escalate issuesappropriately.Completes and submits product information change request forms for managementapproval and data processing.Review product information in 7-Eleven systems for inconsistencies and inaccuracies.Research issues to identify root cause and recommend resolution.Execute cross-functional tasks based on priority and volume of workload.Communicate and escalate issues to the Supervisor as appropriate.Coordinates product information changes with Vendors and respective CategoryManagers to align assortment.Qualifications:High School + Equiv Exp or Bach/4 Yr Degree.2 Years of Retail Product.Position requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Advanced working knowledge of Excel (must be able to efficiently and effectivelyexecute VLOOKUPs, IF Statements, and Pivot Tables).Effectively operates in a high volume environment while achieving minimal error rates.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Thorough understanding of retail/inventory attributes is preferred