Head of Prepared Foods Job at Circle K, Charlotte, NC

  • Circle K
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Position SummaryThe Head of Prepared Foods is responsible for end-to-end leadership of Circle K’s Prepared Foods business across North America. This role sets and executes the category strategy to drive sales, margin, food quality, and customer relevance while ensuring best-in-class safety, consistency, and execution in stores.This leader owns the Prepared Foods portfolio, including assortment strategy, innovation pipeline, supplier partnerships, training, and in-store execution, while collaborating closely with Operations, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Business Units. The role carries full accountability for financial performance, program rollout, and continuous improvement of the Prepared Foods offer. Also, any additional duties as assigned.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Category LeadershipOwn and execute the Prepared Foods category strategy aligned to Circle K’s Foodservice growth objectivesLead annual business planning, innovation roadmaps, and long-term category visionEvaluate emerging trends, consumer insights, and competitive dynamicsServe as the internal center of excellence for Prepared FoodsFinancial & P&L OwnershipFull accountability for sales, margin, COGS, and profitabilityBuild pricing, promotional, and assortment strategies to drive trafficPartner with Procurement and Finance to optimize cost structuresProduct Development & Supplier ManagementLead product development from concept through executionManage strategic supplier relationshipsSecure exclusive products and innovation supportExecution, Training & Field ReadinessEnsure simple, scalable, executable in-store programsPartner with Training & Execution teams on tools and playbooksConduct field visits to validate executionSafety, Quality & ComplianceEnsure FSQA, HACCP, and regulatory compliancePartner with Quality Assurance on food safety leadershipCross-Functional & People LeadershipCollaborate across Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, QA, and BUsLead and develop direct reports and cross-functional contributorsQualificationsRequired8+ years experience in foodservice, retail food, QSR, or CPGProven category or P&L ownership experienceStrong background in product development and executionExcellent communication and analytical skillsAbility to travel up to 60%PreferredExperience leading Prepared or Ready-to-Eat food categoriesMulti-market or national foodservice leadership exposureFamiliarity with FSQA or HACCP frameworks#LI-CQ1Circle 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 Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility:In EnglishIn SpanishJob SummaryJob number: R615711Profession: Human Resources

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