Dry Grocery Category Manager
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syscoKansas City (KS)
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales WorkersSupermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
JOB SUMMARY:Support department to achieve company goals and company goals which includes but is not limited to: a high-end customer order fulfillment, managing inventory to the lowest possible DSO. Responsible for managing and supporting the implementation of corporate category strategies and initiatives. Supports sales staff with product assortment updates, informational inquiries and delivery of product cutting and training sessions Drive operation required category initiatives and assortment in harmony with corporate requirements Executes recommended assortment changes and support positive local supplier relationships.RESPONSIBILITIES:Execute Category Management and other initiatives within assigned categoriesResponsible for Category success and overall Support of Corporate core suppliersCommunicate with planners/suppliers/brokers/sales team/customer serviceManage and promote local assortment within assigned categories to achieve company goalsManage local supplier and broker relationshipsProvide input, support, and guidance to operation company (OpCo) Sales SpecialistFacilitate corporate assortment training at the operation company (OpCo) as requiredConduct local supplier reviews and negotiations using corporate best business practicesNegotiate/secure supplier-funded customer deviated pricingFacilitate negotiations and management of local Earned Income programsManage and review company Earned Income componentsWork with supplier Category Captains or Advisors for focus categories as requiredSupport inventory depletion process by identifying items to be discontinued and assisting in supplier negotiations to return productsDrive results on focus categories and support promotional activities and selling eventsDirect line of contact for local sales and communicate with and assist Sales on all issuesNew item and Vendor creationDrive increased Sysco Brand salesManage category equities and market pricing to support pricing integrity in conjunction with RevMan teamCollaborate and review Sales and GP results of Market Cost Price changes with Revenue Management teamProvide market commodity/industry news and updates to the sales organizationQUALIFICATIONS:EducationBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functionsExperience3+ years of experience.Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment
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