Manager, Category - Truck at Pilot Company

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

P&L Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Talent Development, Pricing Strategy, Promotional Programs, Inventory Optimization, Vendor Negotiation, Assortment Planning, Cost Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Merchandising, Compliance, Financial Tracking, Business Acumen, Problem Solving

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing. Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Military encouraged to apply. Job Description Job Summary The category manager of truck is responsible for leading the development of the department’s strategy, financial performance, and execution of a $200m category across 650+ stores in 42 states and Canada. This role drives profitability, ensures compliance, and fosters strategic partnerships with leading consumer packaged goods companies, and seeks out new product assortments based on current trends and customer insights for our truck category. Essential Job Functions Leads a $200m category across 650+ stores in 42 states, taking accountability for P&L performance, budgeting and forecasting Manages and develops team talent, overseeing role clarity, coaching and performance for hourly team member(s) while modeling company purpose and virtues. Supports long-range department strategy, including annual sales and gross profit planning, category pricing, promotional programs, distribution and inventory optimization. Leads vendor relationships and distribution management, negotiating space, assortments, costs and projects with 50+ suppliers. Serves as the primary merchandising representative to major CPG companies, strengthening strategic partnerships and driving category growth through cross-functional collaboration with marketing, loyalty, finance, operations, legal and other departments. Ensures flawless store execution of category strategy, compliance with federal/state/local regulations, accurate financial tracking of promotional funds, and support of all truck initiatives. Qualifications Functional Knowledge: Recognized as an external expert in own area of expertise Business Acumen: Applies knowledge to maximize department performance Leadership: Manages hourly team members to meet operational objectives Problem Solving: Identifies and solves moderate technical or operational problems Impact: Executes objectives that impact the department results Interpersonal Skills: Guides others within and outside the department to adopt different point of view Timeframe: Must meet near term targets and plan 1-3 years into future Knowledge and Experience Education Required: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Education Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience Required: At least 5 Years' Experience Specialized Knowledge Experience in convenience industry, retail industry or consumer packaged goods. Additional Information This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship Benefits Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Fuel Discount Adoption Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Onsite Gym and Cafeteria Weekly Pay All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines Position Category: Category Management (CATEGORYMGMT)

Responsibilities

The Category Manager leads the development of the department's strategy, financial performance, and execution for a $200 million truck category across numerous stores. This role is responsible for driving profitability, ensuring compliance, and fostering strategic partnerships with CPG companies while seeking new product assortments.