Job Description:

• Execute Category Management and other initiatives within assigned categories
• Support category success and overall support of corporate core suppliers
• Communicate with planners, suppliers, brokers, sales team, and customer service
• Manage and promote local assortment within assigned categories to achieve company goals
• Manage local supplier and broker relationships
• Provide input, support, and guidance to OpCo Sales Specialists
• Facilitate corporate assortment training at the OpCo as required
• Conduct local supplier reviews and negotiations using corporate best business practices
• Negotiate and secure supplier-funded customer deviated pricing
• Facilitate negotiations and management of local Earned Income programs
• Manage and review company Earned Income components
• Work with supplier Category Captains or Advisors for focus categories as required
• Support inventory depletion by identifying discontinued items and assisting in supplier negotiations to return products
• Drive results on focus categories and support promotional activities and selling events
• Serve as the direct line of contact for local sales and assist Sales with issues
• Create new items and vendors
• Drive increased Sysco Brand sales
• Manage category equities and market pricing with the Revenue Management team
• Collaborate on Sales and GP results of Market Cost Price changes
• Provide market commodity and industry news and updates to the sales organization
• Support high-end customer order fulfillment and inventory management

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions
• 3+ years of experience
• Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment
• Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to drive positive merchandising change
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization and collaborate with dotted line reporting
• Ability to collaborate and facilitate timely communication
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise
• Strong written & verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational & planning skills
• Ability to execute all Merchandising standard processes
• Strong supplier negotiation skills and ability to form a professional working relationship with suppliers and brokers
• Strong Excel skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States

Benefits:

• Eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan
• Sysco benefits information provided at SyscoBenefits.com