Junior Category Manager: Data-Driven Merch & Vendor Ops

Circle K Stores Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a data-driven analyst to support category decisions and vendor coordination. You will analyze large data sets, assist merch managers with item setup and pricing, and help plan local promotions and planograms.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to travel up to 60%. Retail exposure is a plus, and the candidate should be highly organized and collaborative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
• One to Three years of work experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) required.
• May require up to 60% travel.

Responsibilities

• Generate, analyze, and draw conclusions on large data sets to support category decisions.
• Assist Category and Merchandise Managers with vendor coordination for item setup, pricing, costs, and logistics.
• Plan, track, and execute vendor/operations sales incentives and contests.
• Support local planogram assortment, planning, and related processes.
• Collaborate on promotional and pricing management and local activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/management/business economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Circle K Stores Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a data-driven analyst to support category decisions and vendor coordination. You will analyze large data sets, assist merch managers with item setup and pricing, and help plan local promotions and planograms.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to travel up to 60%. Retail exposure is a plus, and the candidate should be highly organized and collaborative.