Job Description
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Our mission is simple: we make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We want to lift their spirits by delivering little boosts along the way. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey’s going, we can help you get there.

Merchandising Capabilities Manager

Type of Employment: Permanent
Location: Oslo, Norway, Copenhagen, Denmark or Dublin, Ireland
Visa requirements: A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)

THE ROLE
We’re looking for a dynamic and skilled individual, to work with the multi-functional team in advancing our Merchandising Assortment capabilities in Europe (EUR). In this role you will be responsible for the development and implementation of Tech and analytical tools, fostering the adoption of a data driven merchandising approach. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to design and deploy assortment optimization processes and analysis in EUR. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Assortment Capabilities and will be supported by the global Merchandising Capabilities team. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of strategic thinking, analytical mindset, strong prioritization ability and leadership skills to mobilize teams and engage key stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own and execute the roadmap and advancement of Assortment capabilities in alignment with the Global Merchandising strategy.
  
• Leverage category management expertise/merchandising principles to guide product capabilities development and facilitate dialogue between cross-functional teams inputs & outputs
  
• Provide guidance to Data Science teams in the development of Assortment planning and optimization tools
  
• Work closely with a Project Manager in sourcing business requirements, prioritizing tasks, identifying risks and mitigation plans, monitoring progress, and providing updates to leadership
  
• Collaborate with Global Functions, Regional Merchandising, Business Area (BA) and Business Units (BU) leads to gain broader stakeholder adoption and usage of new tools and continually improve ways of working.
  
• Oversee, manage, and coach a business analyst.
  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Merchandising or related field. Master’s degree is an asset.
  
• 4 years of work experience in retail merchandising, category/brand/product management, analytics, software/capabilities development, or strategy consulting including a minimum of 3 years of management responsibility.
  
• Strong understanding of standard merchandising principles around product planning, planograming, pricing, and promotions.
  
• Demonstrated success working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive change across the organization and deal well with ambiguity & complexity.
  
• Travel required 10% of time, some international. Passport or travel documentation/visa required.
  
• Some flexibility around working hours required, working with Global teams across time zones.
  

WHY WORK WITH US
Our office employment opportunities offer you career growth with an international company, plus a dynamic work environment that puts people first. Wherever you are in your journey, we have a place for you. Here’s some of the exciting perks we offer:

• Alimentation Couche-Tard is a proud receiver Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for 3 years in a row.
  
• Complete benefits packages (health insurance, pension contribution etc.).
  
• Possibility to enroll in stock purchase plan.
  
• Employee discount on fuel and in our stores.
  
• Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days.
  
• Work in a collaborative, dynamic, high performing and diverse team.
  
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.
  
• Hybrid work to allow a sustainable work-life balance.
  

At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture | Circle K. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

INTERESTED?
We encourage you to apply by September 15, 2024 The candidates will be reviewed on continuous basis.

You don't meet all the necessary qualifications? At Circle K, we are fully committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine work environment. Therefore, if you're enthusiastic about this role but your background doesn't perfectly match every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. We are looking forward to your application!