Senior Manager - Private Brands Strategy, Analytics & Forecasting

Who we are

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:

Leads the development of data tools, providing analytics and insights, and driving data-driven recommendations to optimize Private Brand Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy. This role will involve tracking product performance, managing data flow to the team, creating operational scorecards, managing budgets, forecasting sales and promotional spend, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analytics, a proven track record of delivering actionable insights, and the ability to drive operational execution through data-driven tools and strategies.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads development tata tools and provides analytics and insights & frameworks to analyze business performance, customer behavior, and market trends. Provide actionable insights to drive decision-making and optimize business strategies. Monitor and track the performance of products across various metrics, including sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, and market share. Identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop & manage the financial budgets for private brand categories. Track sales, profitability, and financial performance against budgeted targets.

• Creates Tools to Drive Operational Execution: Develop and implement data-driven tools and systems to drive operational execution and improve business performance. This includes dashboards, reports, and analytics platforms to monitor KPIs and track progress against goals. Identify opportunities for improvement and growth at the regional level.

• Manages Qualitative and Quantitative Data Flow to Team: Oversee the tool build & flow of qualitative and quantitative data to the team, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and timeliness of data sources. Implement data governance policies and procedures to maintain data integrity.

• Forecasts New Items Sales Generation & Promotional Spend: Collaborate with demand planning and category teams to forecast sales generation for new items and promotional spend. Develop accurate sales forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and promotional strategies.

• Makes Data-Driven Recommendations to Optimize GTM Strategy: Utilize data analytics to make data-driven recommendations to optimize our Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy. This includes pricing strategies, promotional tactics, channel optimization, and product assortment planning.

• Collaborates with Demand Planning, Category Team, Product Development Team, Procurement Team, and Product Management Team to align data analytics initiatives with business objectives.

• Manages Accruals: Oversee the management of accruals related to sales, promotional spend, and other financial obligations. Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 8+ years

YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 4+ years

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: NA

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Expert Knowledge in Microsoft Office

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

• Experience in Retail analytics and financial planning

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