Produce Category Manager - USBL - Greco - US
Company: SYSCO
Location: Memphis
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Company: -US0060 Sysco Nashville, LLCZip Code:37209Minimum Level
of Education:Bachelor's DegreeEmployment Type:Full TimeTravel
Percentage: -Up to 25%COMPENSATION INFORMATION:The pay range
provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is
merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. -
Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific
skills, work location, work experience and other individualized
factorsBrief Role Description:
- Responsible for driving profitable sales growth of the produce
category within a region
- Collaborates cross functionally (Sales, Supply Chain, Revenue
Management) and across entities (Market, Corporate, Specialty)
- Category expert that provides training, product information,
regulatory guidance, and market cost guidance to internal and
external customers in support of the produce category.PRIMARY AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:Category Strategy
- Align with SMS Produce teams to execute strategies
- Identify category development opportunities, coordinate with
sales teams (leaders, specialists, sales consultants) to propose
new business
- Ensuring expected compliance and proper support of SMS Produce
and Freshpoint.
- Analyze data and market insights to understand consumer needs
and wants
- Research competitors and suggest appropriate pricing
- Manage site specific market cost decisions on a weekly
basis
- Collaborating with Regional Revenue Management Director and
Regional VP of Merch, utilize available contract programs and
resources to provide customer specific pricing for key Regional
customers
- Provide field feedback on strategies including advising on
marketing materials to improve salesProvide planning team with
forecasts for product demand trends
- Coordinating new customer on boarding activities
- Addressing the needs and concerns of key CMU/LCC contacts
within the RegionAssortment Management
- Providing product assortment and SKU rationalization
recommendations that are aligned with your Region demand
- Ensure product availability
- Design exit strategies for unsuccessful productsCategory
Training
- Providing SC support through business reviews, customer insight
encounters with targeted training and education.
- Schedule and manage category sales training of Sales
Consultants
- Provide timely and effective communication with Sales force
including but not limited to market conditions, product quality and
availability, new items and applications.Product Quality/Quality
control
- Develop and monitor SOPs ensuring that pick locations are
checked daily
- Collaborating with Operations and Food Safety teams
- Work cross-functionally with QA and Operations to generate
PDN's - ensure accuracy, timely completion, and submission. Ensure
resulting claims are tracked and settled appropriatelyMitigate
Expense/Shrink
- Works with inventory control to manage expiration dating
through SWMS reports.
- Works closely with Quality Assurance lead(s) and in conjunction
with Operations and Transportation Management
- Establish and maintain accountability that all inbound product
is inspected thoroughly
- Collaborate with QA and Product Support Advisors to ensure
quality and integrity of all inbound and outbound Category 11
products
- Manage market adherence to GAP/GMP Compliance
-Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and
experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform
essential job functions required. Master's degree a plus.
- 3+ years management/professional experience required (5+ years
preferred). Significant produce industry experience, sales,
merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail,
wholesale or distribution environment preferred.
- Strong written & verbal communications skills required
- Strong excel skills preferred
- Ability to manage & implement innovative strategies to maximize
sales & gross profit potential while driving customer loyalty & MA
engagementSkills:
- Ability to build high performing teams and enable best practice
sharing and support culture
- Ability to motivate high-performing teams & enable a culture of
best practices
- Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with
facts and dialogue
- Ability to work cross functionally and build relationships
across the organization/enterprise
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of
different backgrounds
- Collaborative change leader who uses multiple influencing
styles to drive change
- Analytical thinker who can draw sound business conclusions
based on a strong fact base
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentBENEFITS
INFORMATION:For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit
https://SyscoBenefits.comOVERVIEW:Sysco is the global leader in
foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet
of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333
distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000
customer locations.We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow
personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a
dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds
their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working
individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you
why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
STATEMENT:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability,
veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state
or local law.This opportunity -is available through Sysco
Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Keywords: SYSCO, Bartlett , Produce Category Manager - USBL - Greco - US, Executive , Memphis, Tennessee
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...