Category Planning & Analytics Lead

7-Eleven, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking a Category Planner to partner with Category Managers and cross-functional teams. You will lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to drive data-backed decisions that support sales and profitability across assigned categories.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, MIT/MBR reporting, and scenario planning to optimize category strategies and inventory levels in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail planning, merchandising, demand forecasting, inventory management, finance, or analytics.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with merchandise planning tools and category management preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to make actionable recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly and annual category financial plans with cross-functional teams to meet sales and profit targets.
• Verify merchandise performance monthly and track progress toward annual goals.
• Build mid-month and end-of-month forecasts using historical data and trends.
• Provide reporting and insights by month, quarter, and year to support category teams.
• Monitor inventory with Demand Chain and forecast new item targets and promotions.
• Create executive reports and presentations detailing performance and strategies.
• Support scenario planning and financial modeling for category plans.
• Contribute to strategic category and merchandise plans for 1–5 years.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Data analytics

Strategic partnership

Data storytelling

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking a Category Planner to partner with Category Managers and cross-functional teams. You will lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to drive data-backed decisions that support sales and profitability across assigned categories.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, MIT/MBR reporting, and scenario planning to optimize category strategies and inventory levels in a fast-paced retail environment.