Req ID: 433006
BASIC PURPOSE : The purpose of this position is to support and manage in-store Fresh Kitchen and Dispensed Beverage categories for the Food Service team. This position would also support Fresh Kitchen initiatives, such as new program rollouts, from an analytic perspective and category support.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead training and category projects for Fresh Kitchen and Dispensed Beverage
Responsible for identifying opportunities to increase margin and manage regular reporting for these categories.
Provide weekly updates to team on reporting improvements and opportunities.
Liaison with Manthan team and Pricebook for these categories.
Reclassification/Organization of categories to allow for efficiencies and speed of service.
VendorLink Management for Fresh Kitchen/Dispensed
By Store
Management of Incoming Products
Management of Outgoing Products
Promotions approval and setup with Pricebook team
Quasar: Incoming Products & Outgoing Products
Fresh Kitchen and Dispensed Marketing Projects management
Fresh Kitchen and Dispensed Training Projects management
Participate in and support company-wide initiatives—such as major food concept rollouts, LTOs, promotional opportunities and maximization of gross profit dollars for Fresh Kitchen/Dispensed categories.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
HS Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience:
Previous experience in retail analytics and vendor management (3+ years).
Preferred experience in food or restaurant industry.
Experience managing a project from start to finish.
Excellent customer service and active listening skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Demonstrated experience working well in a close team environment, that is very fast-paced and relies on constant collaboration.
Possess a demonstrated ability to determine when to refer issues versus handle them personally
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong Project Management skills
Good oral and verbal communications skills
Team player
Keen attention to detail
Self-motivated
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work well with team and other departments
Typical Physical Demands:
Scheduling flexibility
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
Requires normal range of hearing and vision
Job Function(s): Corporate
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:
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