With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 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 Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

Lead the Merch Insights team to provide robust reporting, analysis and recommendations for Merch Category, Operations, and Marketing teams. Drive improved sales and margin while improving the capabilities and quality of Merch data and reports. This role will span across the organization representing Merchandising's data and analytics teams.

Responsibilities:
• Lead a team of analysts to provide relevant support and insights to the Merchandise category teams
• Develop insights and recommendations to improve Merchandise performance (sales and margin) and communicate with Category, Operations, Marketing and other cross-functional teams
• Serve as data steward for Merchandising business across the company (e.g., IT, Marketing, FP&A)
• Develop, maintain, and enhance routine merchandising and Merch/Ops reporting and prioritize ad hoc reporting needs for the team
• Prepare presentations for Merchants and senior leadership to clearly communicate analysis and recommendations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Education: Bachelors / 4 year degree
• Years of relevant work experience: 5 + years
• Years of management experience: NA

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• People and team first attitude - consistent focus on leading the insights team
• Strong leadership and time-management skills - is adaptable and a self-starter
• Showcases ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities while consistently executing at a high level
• Experience building and implementing long-term strategic and financial plans, preferably in the retail industry
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging consumer, qualitative, and quantitative analysis to understand the current business case to drive formulated business decisions
• Experience in taking multiple data points to form a storyline that can effectively illustrate the business case and communicates key takeaways to different audiences
• Skilled in Microsoft office suite and data analysis tools (PowerBI, Circana, Datalake, etc)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage projects with multiple stakeholders
• 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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