Category Forecasting & Merch Planning Lead

7-Eleven, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking a Category Planner in Irving, TX, to lead financial planning and forecasting for assigned merchandise categories. You will partner with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to align assortment, pricing, and promotions with business goals.

The role requires 3+ years in retail planning or analytics, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced matrix environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in retail planning, merchandising, forecasting, inventory management, finance, or analytics.
• Experience with merchandise planning tools and category management.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with AI tools for diagnostics and planning.
• Analytical with ability to influence stakeholders in a matrix, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly and annual category financial plans with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct monthly verification of merchandise performance and initiatives.
• Build mid-month and end-of-month forecasts using historical data and trends.
• Provide reporting and insights by month, quarter, and year to drive growth.
• Partner with Demand Chain to monitor inventory and forecast new items/promotions.
• Create executive-level reports and presentations detailing performance and strategies.
• Support scenario planning and financial modeling for category plans.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Analytical thinking

Strategic partnership

Data visualization

Stakeholder influence

AI tools usage

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

AI planning tools

Job description

7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking a Category Planner in Irving, TX, to lead financial planning and forecasting for assigned merchandise categories. You will partner with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to align assortment, pricing, and promotions with business goals.

The role requires 3+ years in retail planning or analytics, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced matrix environment.