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Brentwood, TN 37027
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Retail
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Description
Have you ever thought about a career in the Oil and Gas Industry?
The Oil and Gas industry is one of the largest and most competitive industries in the world.
Brentwood, TN-based Delek US Holdings (NYSE: DK) operates a network of more than 450 convenience stores in the Southeastern U.S., operated under several banners, including: MAPCO Express®, MAPCO Mart™, East Coast® and Discount Food Mart™ brand names. MAPCO Express is one of the top 20 largest company-operated convenience store chains in the United States.
Delek US also operates a 60,000 BPD independent refinery in Tyler, Texas, in addition to a wholesale marketing and supply business in west Texas.
Our culture prides itself on fostering growth and advancement for our employees. We are committed to giving our employees the tools they need to succeed.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Position Specification
Category Manager - MAPCO
Mapco, a fully owned subsidiary of Delek (NYSE – DK), operates approximately 480 C-stores with gas stations in 8 states in the Southeast. The company is headquartered in Brentwood TN. Annual in-store revenues are app. $400M.
The company has grown through acquisitions and is focused on assets consolidation, developing a strong operational structure, improving efficiencies and increasing profit dollars. Mapco has developed a strong brand image, and is steadfast in its approach to implementing a total reimage program across the company.
Mapco is a low cost operator with a lean staffing structure, which allows them to maintain flexibility, and fast decision making and implementation capabilities. The company leverages these capabilities to gain strategic advantages in today’s competitive marketplace. An energetic, efficient, lean, and intelligent category management department will foster an atmosphere whereby overachievers can excel. As part of their overall strategic sales and gross profit growth plans, Mapco is focused on adding infrastructure and talent to its current category management department.
The company’s management style is direct, fast paced, efficient, and action oriented. As a publicly-traded company, Mapco is focused on achieving short-term goals while staying resolute in their approach to long-term strategic planning. Managers are evaluated based on performance and are expected to set clear objectives, develop comprehensive strategic plans, take a hands-on approach, focus on execution, and accept full accountability their area of responsibility and the company’s success.
Job Purpose
Mapco is seeking a Category Manager who will report to the VP of Sales and Merchandising. The successful candidate will have overall accountability for critical analysis of sales and profit results, promotional activity, market trends, consumer shopping behaviors, demographic product alignment, and strategic growth planning.
This role requires an articulate individual who possess a strong cognitive intellect and the ability to interact with varying levels of management inside and outside the company. Key responsibilities include:
Developing short-term and long-term strategic category sales and profit growth plans
Developing category promotional plans
Analyzing sales and profit trends
Evaluating promotional activity
Reviewing consumer shopping behaviorsA successful candidate will:
Short term (by the end of 2009)
1. Solidify short-term plans to achieve 2009 monthly budgets
2. Develop 2010 Strategic Category plans and budgets
3. Evaluate current category assortment
4. Develop category metrics for success
Long term
1. Achieve category sales and profitability budgets
2. Enhance store level profitability by means of precise SKU assortment and inventory levels
3. Develop long-term strategic category plans
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate for this position is experienced in data-based decision making—preferably in the retail industry—and has experience in negotiating pricing, contracts, or promotional activity.
Specific competencies being sought include:
Self Starter (high energy). A high achiever who thrives on challenge and is comfortable with being measured on results.
Analytical. Must possess strong cognitive analytical skills, and have the ability to absorb and translate data-driven analysis into constructive information.
Articulate. Ability to communicate in an articulate manner with all levels of management and employees within Mapco and the vendor community.
Team Work. Able to foster and build business partnerships with other category managers, marketing team members, and the operations team.
Judgment. Makes decisions that balance a variety of factors (e.g., cost, risk, short-term vs. long-term impact) to achieve optimal outcome.
Hands on approach. Enjoys the challenge of being personally involved and doing whatever is needed to meet objectives.
Strong Work Ethics. Mapco stores are operated 24/7 and the successful candidate will be dedicated to doing whatever it takes to be successful. Must have a high degree of energy and enthusiasm for the products and the success of the business.
Facilitator. Understands how to make things happen in a corporate environment. Knows how to navigate between different needs, views and reach consensus.
Vision. Is expected to set both the vision and the strategy for inside sales categories.
Tenacity/Persistence. Holds steadfast to a view of what must be done. Pursues goals despite significant obstacles, resistance or competition from others. Must be both persuasive and tactful.
Critical Success Factors
Applied Intellect – has successful reasoning, planning, and problem solving skills.
Accountability – Accepts full accountability for area of responsibility and the company’s success
Flexible – Willing to accept criticism, look for ways to constantly change, and acclimate to the business environment
Adaptable and Imaginative – remains open to change and can visualize many possibilities to resolve issues and capitalize on opportunities.
Communication Skills – has excellent written and verbal communication skills. Is capable of sharing ideas with a true sense of purpose and excitement.Compensation will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and skill set.
Requirements
Education - College Graduate,PA - Mktg