Category Specialist – Packaged Beverages (Non-Alcohol)

Yesway•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Yesway is seeking a Category Specialist – Packaged Beverages (Non-Alcohol) to support a strategic merchandise 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 banners. The Category Specialist supports disciplined category execution by maintaining product data integrity, coordinating vendors, resolving Direct Store Delivery (DSD) service issues, and preparing reports and insights to support category performance. The position provides exposure to core category management processes and an opportunity to develop category management knowledge and skills within a growing convenience retail organization. The role may require limited travel, approximately 5% or less. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without restriction; Yesway does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

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.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without restriction.

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience with POS reporting systems is a plus.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and collaborative team player.

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 with the Senior Category Manager and Space Planning team.
Coordinate internal and supplier communications related to promotions, assortment updates, and category initiatives.
Cross-train with the Category Specialist – Packaged Beverages (Alcohol), share knowledge and best practices, provide backup coverage, and support consistent execution across the Packaged Beverages category.
Maintain accurate product information, including item attributes, cost, retail, 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 Direct Store Delivery (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.