Manager, Category Management - Poultry

Sysco

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager develops and executes category plans for a set of categories that contribute to the company’s financial goals, leveraging internal and external cross-functional teams. The role leads the category management process and a cross-functional team in day-to-day practices, and develops an innovative assortment intended to meet or exceed customer needs and demands. The position leads category management and product development, financial forecasting and accountability, supplier management, customer engagement, enterprise support, and product and pricing management. It is a hybrid role requiring an on-site presence three to four days per week, with on-site requirements subject to increase based on business needs. The job is performed from the corporate facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or applicable experience.
Seven years of related experience.
Strong Excel and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize resources, review deliverables and performance metrics, focus on execution and results, and hold oneself and others accountable.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, operate a computer keyboard and mouse, and use a telephone to talk and hear; frequently sit and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Four years of category management, product management, or merchandising experience in the CPG, retail, or foodservice industry is strongly preferred.
A proven track record of leading direct and/or indirect associates is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and promote the six-step Category Management Process to drive sales growth, deliver value, variety, and innovation, and maximize efficiency while lowering operational costs.
Create and maintain rolling monthly forecasts using the Annual Operating Plan, current performance, anticipated trends, and supply- and demand-related market conditions.
Create and execute category plans to achieve financial goals.
Contribute to an empowered, goal-aligned team through cross-functional and direct engagement; support continuous development and learning; and embrace, lead, and model change.
Guide and conduct monthly or quarterly supplier business reviews.
Enhance supplier relationships through innovation, sales growth, and issue resolution.
Engage supplier broker networks to obtain additional resources for field needs and training.
Lead sales-driven presentations and provide resources that enable profitable, sustainable sales growth.
Create and deliver solutions addressing customer needs through product, price, or process.
Create insights-based, field-ready sales tools and monitor their effectiveness using internal, core supplier, and industry resources.
Determine action-oriented Market/OpCo business reviews with key internal and core supplier resources; attend business reviews and training in some cases to support effectiveness.
Create strategies and provide approval and guidance for setting Market Relevant Costs (MRC), cost changes, product evaluations, and other product- and pricing-related activities.
Perform additional tasks as required to achieve business results.
Follow other instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.