Former Category Manager at Family Dollar

The expert is a Category Manager for Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (OTP) at Circle K (Alimentation Couche-Tard). He manages tobacco partnerships across 400+ Southeastern stores, overseeing procurement, supply chain, sales, and operations for cigarettes, vapes, nicotine pouches, and other OTP. His category delivers over 45% of regional revenue, making him accountable for critical P&L decisions and vendor negotiations. He recently directed planning and supplier negotiations for a back-bar redesign to accommodate emerging nicotine formats. He has previously partnered closely with Turning Point Brands on retail programs.