About this role
Company Description
Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to manage the day-to-day relationship with the primary food service wholesale partners and to support the inventory management system by serving as a liaison between multiple cross-functional teams.
Essential Functions:
- Strengthen store operations by researching and solving process issues fort he inventory management system
- Establish and maintain ongoing communication between the Category, Field Merchandising, Field Operations, IT, and Development teams in support of the inventory management system
- Collaborate with the Deli Category management team for new item and promotional program set-ups
- Resolve operational matters related to order and delivery, as well as day-to-day activities involving food service wholesalers
- Manage merchandising projects from concept to implementation, (e.g., new product initiatives, vendor set-ups, in-store programs and services)
- Support and coach Category Managers with the utilization of the inventory management system and associated processes
- Review and approve appearance level change requests related to placement or inventory levels made by field operations
- Run database queries and distribute weekly and monthly inventory management system performance reports
- Set up new store order entry access in the inventory management system
- Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
- Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Complete other duties as assigned
Travel required up to 50%
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field required
- Related trade work experience and subject matter expertise preferred
- General accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
Additional Information
Benefits
- Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
- 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Fuel Discount
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Onsite Gym and Cafeteria
- Weekly Pay
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
Other facts
About Pilot Company
Company Overview
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J is the largest operator of travel centers in North America with more than 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada and employs more than 24,000 Team Members. Pilot Flying J services over a million guests every day.
History
Founded by James Haslam II, the first Pilot gas station was opened in Gate City, Virginia, in 1958. After more than four decades of rapid growth, expansion and partnership, Pilot and Marathon Oil Company entered an agreement to form Pilot Travel Centers in 2001.
Over the years, Pilot Travel Centers experienced significant growth and expanded internationally, opening its first travel center in Canada in 2006. In 2007, Pilot bought Marathon Petroleum’s shares and entered a new partnership with CVC Capital Partner in 2008. Two years later, Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J Inc. entered an agreement, officially creating Pilot Flying J on July 1, 2010.
Culture
Pilot Flying J is a family-owned and operated business. While much has changed over the last fifty-plus years, Pilot Flying J stands by the same principles upon which it was founded decades ago: integrity, customer service and valuing team members.
What you'll do
- Manage day-to-day relationships with food service wholesale partners and support the inventory management system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational matters and manage merchandising projects.
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