Category Specialist – Packaged Beverages (Non-Alcohol)

Yesway Careers•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Yesway is seeking a Category Specialist to support the packaged non-alcoholic beverages category. The role partners closely with the Senior Category Manager – Packaged Beverages to execute category plans, maintain merchandising system accuracy, coordinate supplier communications, and support promotional and pricing initiatives across all company banners. The specialist supports disciplined category execution through accurate product data, vendor coordination, resolution of Direct Store Delivery (DSD) service issues, and reporting and insights that inform category performance. The position offers exposure to core category management processes and opportunities to develop category management skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field preferred.
1–3 years of experience in retail merchandising, category management support, or related retail operations roles preferred.
Experience with product data merchandising systems or reporting systems preferred.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without restriction; the company does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with POS reporting systems.
Limited travel may be required, approximately 5% or less.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Senior Category Manager – Packaged Beverages in executing merchandising strategies.
Prepare reports, presentations, and materials for category reviews, vendor meetings, and internal planning discussions.
Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of planograms in partnership with the Senior Category Manager and Space Planning team.
Coordinate internal and supplier communications related to promotions, assortment updates, and category initiatives.
Cross-train and share knowledge with the Category Specialist – Packaged Beverages (Alcohol), provide backup support during absences or increased workload, and contribute to consistent category execution.
Maintain accurate item attributes, costs, retail prices, UPCs, and pack sizes.
Coordinate new item setup, item maintenance, and product discontinuations.
Help ensure pricing, promotional, and product data accuracy across merchandising systems.
Assist with promotional setup, pricing updates, and promotional calendar coordination.
Support tracking and reporting of promotional performance and new item launches.
Coordinate with supplier partners on merchandising initiatives, promotional execution, and new product launches.
Work with DSD and warehouse suppliers to resolve store service issues, including missed deliveries, product availability, and execution concerns.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to address service issues affecting store performance and category execution.
Pull, organize, and analyze POS and category performance data to support the Senior Category Manager's decision-making.
Collaborate with Marketing, Loyalty, Pricebook, Operations, and Supply Chain teams on assigned category initiatives.
Perform other duties and special projects in support of merchandising initiatives.