Intern, Global Merchandising Excellence, Item Master Data

Who We Are

At Circle K our mission is simple: we want to make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We make everyday moments brighter by delivering thoughtful lifts along the way. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We get the on-the-go lifestyle thats why we take extra steps to brighten peoples days and make quick stops easier. We are part of communities across North America Europe Asia and the Middle East helping us grow into one of the worlds leading convenience and fuel retail businesses. We care about our people and our communities and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journeys going we can help you get there.

Join Our Team!

Role Summary:
Are you a go-getter who loves solving puzzles connecting with people and getting things done Were looking for a Summer Intern to support a high-impact transformation project in our merchandising team. This initiative will help bring advanced demand planning forecasting and floor planning capabilities to nearly 10000 Circle K stores across North America.

Youll be responsible for helping us collect foundational item master data from our suppliers. That means navigating large organizations to find the right contact (even if we dont know who they are yet) engaging them professionally and persistently following up until the job is done. This role is perfect for someone whos resourceful organized and not afraid to make an extra call or send a follow-up email (or three!).

Youll gain real-world experience interacting with manufacturers and vendors supporting data-driven merchandising efforts and working alongside leaders at a Fortune 500 company.

What You Will Do

Here are just a few ways that youll help make journeys better:

Main responsibilities deliverables and expectations:

• Track down product and assortment data from our vendors to populate our item master database
• Research company contacts through internal tools org charts and external sources
• Communicate clearly and confidently via phone and email to engage the correct point of contact
• Work closely with our Category Managers and internal teams to gather missing pieces
• Persistently follow up to ensure data is received completely and on time
• Stay organized using shared inboxes spreadsheets and task tracking
• Maintain a positive can-do attitude throughout the project

What You Need

Youll be a great fit if you are:

• A current student or recent graduate in Supply Chain Marketing Merchandising Business or a related field
• Known for being goal-oriented persistent and self-motivated you dont wait for someone to tell you what to do
• Comfortable reaching out to new contacts and following up (and following up again)
• Highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Outlook and Excel (basic tracking and organization skills are essential)
• A fast learner whos not afraid to ask questions or figure things out on your own

Whats in it for you!

Our job openings in stores and offices allow you to grow quickly within a global company while benefiting from a dynamic work environment that puts people first. Wherever you are on your journey we have a place for you. Here are some of the attractive benefits we offer:

• Work in a collaborative dynamic and high performing team.
• Work for a leading innovative and growing company in convenience stores operations.
• Fortune 500 company and a 4-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.

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Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Companys Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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