Director, Category Management, Enterprise Food & Beverage

Job Posted 1/15/2025
Murphy USA
El Dorado, AR 71730
United States
Category Executive
Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Director of Category Management for Enterprise Food & Beverage is responsible for leading the development of category strategies and plans across food & beverage concepts and programs through cohesive collaboration and communication. This role involves staying ahead of industry trends, fostering creativity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences while aligning with the organization's brand and business goals. As a Food & Beverage Leader across Murphy USA QuickChek, you will be at the forefront of shaping a core part of our entire business. This role blends creativity with strategic leadership with operational & financial acumen. The successful candidate will possess both a strategic and execution mindset, able to be a hands-on leader with his/her team. This individual should possess great attention to detail, high energy, agility, and sound business/ operational skills. This individual will be able to operate in a flexible, fast-paced environment that is highly collaborative and team oriented. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in category management, preferably in the food and beverage industry, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful category strategies. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is a senior role in the organization with high visibility and opportunity for growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES â Act as an Enterprise leader, with the ability to collaborate across teams/functions â Develop and execute a comprehensive food & beverage category strategy that aligns with the company's overall objectives and enhances our Food & Beverage offer â Identify emerging trends, market opportunities, and consumer preferences to guide Food & Beverage menu development and beverage programs â Offer input into Food & Beverage equipment and tests, to deliver the Food & Beverage offer and an excellent customer experience â Partner with peers and leadership to create annual strategic plans and innovation pipelines â Work with existing supplier base and potential / new suppliers to understand culinary trends, drive rapid ideation and prototyping, and manage the development of new products and new ingredients. â Recommend improvements to current menu offerings and adaptation of menu items for different dayparts, markets, customers, etc. â Manage special projects as needed including potential adjustments to existing product builds product procedures and the development of specialized menu items. â Develop robust KPI & ROI based approach towards category strategy and plans â Provide support during marketing production and photography shoots, working with food stylists to provide finished product ahead of new product launches â Foster relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services â Collaborate closely with F&B Enablement, Marketing, and other key stakeholders to ensure category plans are executed with excellence as intended â Be in tune with culinary trends, ingredient innovation, consumer insights on tastes / preferences, and the competitive landscape; attend industry events when necessary â Leverage relevant data and insights, internal & external, to drive forward-looking decision making â Lead, manage, grow the food & beverage category management team across Murphy USA QuickChek; combination of 'player & coach' â Determine the optimal product mix based on customer demand, market trends, and profitability - including developing pricing strategies aligned with market conditions and company objectives â Introduce and expand new items based on store and customer segments â Act as a business partner to the VP of Enterprise Food & Beverage â Travel 50%
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