Center of Plate Category Manager

Sysco•Denver, CO

19d

About The Position

Responsible for driving profitable sales growth of the Center of the Plate categories, Beef, Pork, Poultry & Seafood 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 center of the plate category.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions required.
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 engagement
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 environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy Align with SSMG teams to execute strategies
Identify business development opportunities, coordinate with sales teams (leaders, specialists, sales consultants) to propose new business
Compliance with SSMG standard assortment and on-going assortment related opportunities
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.
Communicating with corporate led beef replenishment teams about products and strategies
Provide field feedback on strategies including advising on marketing materials to improve sales
Provide planning team with forecasts for product demand trends
Coordinating new customer on boarding activities
Addressing the needs and concerns of key TRS/CMU/LCC customer contacts within the Region
Assortment Management Providing product assortment and SKU rationalization recommendations that are aligned with your Region demand.
Ensure product availability
Design exit strategies for unsuccessful products
Category 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
Maintain accountability with Operations leadership to ensure aging specifications are being adhered to on boxed beef assortment.
Works with inventory control to manage expiration dating through SWMS reports.
Mitigate 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 Center of the Plate products
Support region adherence to HAACP and other regulatory guidelines