Field Merchandise Analytics Manager - Northeast Business Unit

Circle K Stores Inc.; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. is seeking a data-driven analytics leader to guide merchandising initiatives and enable data-driven decision making across pricing, assortment, and promotions.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, translating insights into actionable business recommendations, and mentoring junior analysts while expanding the Global Analytical network. You will drive end-to-end projects, articulate strategies to senior leaders, and help Circle K scale its analytics capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject area with 3+ years of progressive responsibility experience.
• Proven ability to deliver succinct, structured communications to senior leaders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous situations with practical insights.
• Strong strategic thinking, logical reasoning, and excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven merchandising reviews and decision-making processes.
• Translate insights into actionable stories for stakeholders across units.
• Mentor junior resources and contribute to career development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to improve DDM tools and processes.

Skills

Data leadership

Cross-functional

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in analytics-related field

Job description

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate thought leadership and be an Ambassador to Data Driven Merchandising initiatives and an enabler for data-driven decision making.
• Actively participate in the ongoing reviews of pricing, assortment, and promotional strategies in connection with business process and planning.
• Document BU level strategic decisions around pricing, promotions, and assortment.
• Mechanize driving insights into actions by working with cross-functional partners (i.e., Business Unit Marketing/Merchandising Teams, Global Promotional, Assortment Teams and Pricing Teams) to identify gaps and make recommendations to improve existing DDM tools and processes.
• Use technical expertise to conceptualize and develop new, reusable tools, models, and approaches to provide our partners with insights and recommendations to meet business goals.
• Actively participate on the annual DDM planning process for the business unit
• Translation of insights and recommendations into stories which are prepared for and delivered to various stakeholders.
• Join our Global Analytical network on data and analytics issues and share experiences with other Business Units.
• Mentor junior resources and contribute to their career development.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics or a related subject area followed by three or more years of progressive responsibility experience.
• Have a proven track record of delivering succinct and structured oral and written communications, leading conversations, and offering differentiating perspectives to senior business leaders.
• Experience driving large scale projects end-to-end, including demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous situations presenting them with clear, practical insights that accelerate business execution.
• Demonstration of strategic thinking, logical reasoning, strong communication and presentation skills, data interpretation outstanding analytic skills, and the ability to resolve complex issues.
• Experience working with individuals from different organizational functions and at different levels.
• Experience in a supervisory role, managing and developing people.
• Retail experience is an asset.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
• View computer monitor.
• Hear and speak via telephone.
• Reach forward and/or overhead.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includes:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
• The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
• Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES AND /OR RESPONSIBILITIES NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY THE JOB AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO SET FORTH ALL OF THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB. NOTE: This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.

Equal Opportunity and Disability Statement

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

About Circle K

Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day.

Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us.

We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve.

No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K.

When you grow, we grow - together.