Category Planning & Analytics Lead

7 Eleven; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven seeks a Category Planner to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across assigned merchandise categories. As a Business Partner to Category Managers, you will drive data-backed decisions and align assortment, pricing, and promotional planning with our financial targets.

You will collaborate with Demand Chain, Marketing, Finance, and cross-functional teams to develop plans, analyze performance, and prepare executive-level reports.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail planning, merchandising, demand forecasting, inventory management, finance, or analytics.
• Experience with merchandise planning tools and category management preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and intermediate AI tooling for diagnostics and planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders across a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly and annual category financial plans with cross-functional teams to hit sales and profit targets.
• Verify merchandise performance monthly and track progress toward financial goals.
• Prepare mid- and end-of-month forecasts using historical data and cross-functional insights.
• Create executive reports and presentations detailing performance and strategic recommendations.
• Support scenario planning and financial modeling to improve profitability and mitigate risk.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Strategic partnership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

7-Eleven seeks a Category Planner to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across assigned merchandise categories. As a Business Partner to Category Managers, you will drive data-backed decisions and align assortment, pricing, and promotional planning with our financial targets.

You will collaborate with Demand Chain, Marketing, Finance, and cross-functional teams to develop plans, analyze performance, and prepare executive-level reports.