Director, Category Management, Enterprise Food & Beverage - Murphy USA : Job Details

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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

* Act as an Enterprise leader, with the ability to collaborate across teams/functions

* Develop and execute a comprehensive food & beverage category strategy that aligns with the

company's overall objectives and enhances our Food & Beverage offer

* Identify emerging trends, market opportunities, and consumer preferences to guide Food & Beverage

menu development and beverage programs

* Offer input into Food & Beverage equipment and tests, to deliver the Food & Beverage offer and an

excellent customer experience

* Partner with peers and leadership to create annual strategic plans and innovation pipelines

* 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.

* Recommend improvements to current menu offerings and adaptation of menu items for different

dayparts, markets, customers, etc.

* Manage special projects as needed including potential adjustments to existing product builds product

procedures and the development of specialized menu items.

* Develop robust KPI & ROI based approach towards category strategy and plans

* Provide support during marketing production and photography shoots, working with food stylists to

provide finished product ahead of new product launches

* Foster relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services

* Collaborate closely with F&B Enablement, Marketing, and other key stakeholders to ensure category

plans are executed with excellence as intended

* Be in tune with culinary trends, ingredient innovation, consumer insights on tastes / preferences, and the

competitive landscape; attend industry events when necessary

* Leverage relevant data and insights, internal & external, to drive forward-looking decision making

* Lead, manage, grow the food & beverage category management team across Murphy USA QuickChek;

combination of 'player & coach'

* Determine the optimal product mix based on customer demand, market trends, and profitability -

including developing pricing strategies aligned with market conditions and company objectives

* Introduce and expand new items based on store and customer segments

* Act as a business partner to the VP of Enterprise Food & Beverage

* Travel ~50%