Regional Category Manager
Sysco•Edmonton, AB
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Regional Category Manager will play a key role in driving data-driven decision-making and optimizing merchandising strategies across multiple categories. This role will leverage advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions to maximize profitability and achieve business objectives.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
- Understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
- 5+ years of experience
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement data-driven strategies to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions, maximizing profitability and achieving sales targets.
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across multiple categories, identify variances, and conduct root cause analysis to inform corrective actions and improve overall performance.
- Develop and deliver insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior management.
- Lead and manage data-driven projects, including the development and implementation of new analytical models and the integration of new data sources.
- Collaborate effectively with merchandising managers, sales teams, and other cross-functional teams to share insights, support decision-making, and drive successful business outcomes.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analytics and category management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and industry associations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Optional Insurance
- Parental Leave Plan
- Company Pension Plan
- Group RRSP & TFSA
- Employee and Family Assistance
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Maple Virtual Care
- Unlimited on-line learning
- Sysco product discounts
- Preferred vendor discounts
- Associate Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
