The Category Support Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of data elements for products in the assortment. Typical activities include new item introduction, item expansion, test items, and communication/coordination with vendor contacts. Expectation is that coordinators execute product information exchanges between 7-Eleven master systems and vendors in a high volume, low error tolerance environment.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate new product set up information with vendors with a strong attention to detail for nuances related to distribution type and internal strategic initiatives.
* Build and maintain relationships with impacted business units inside of 7-Eleven as well as Vendor relationships outside.
* Extract product information from 7-Eleven systems using SQL, Access and SEI Proprietary systems.
* Synchronize product information between vendor communications and 7-eleven systems using advance level excel skills.
* Review product information for completeness and accuracy, identify and escalate issues appropriately.
* Completes and submits product information change request forms for management approval and data processing.
* Review product information in 7-Eleven systems for inconsistencies and inaccuracies.
* Research issues to identify root cause and recommend resolution.
* Execute cross-functional tasks based on priority and volume of workload.
* Communicate and escalate issues to the Supervisor as appropriate.
* Coordinates product information changes with Vendors and respective Category Managers to align assortment.
Qualifications
* High School + Equivalent Exp or Bach/4 Yr Degree.
* 2 Years of Retail Product.
* Position requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Advanced working knowledge of Excel (must be able to efficiently and effectively execute VLOOKUPs, IF Statements, and Pivot Tables).
* Effectively operates in a high-volume environment while achieving minimal error rates.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Thorough understanding of retail/inventory attributes is preferred
If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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