Regional Category Manager

FHLB Des Moines; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Parental leave

Pension plan

RRSP/TFSA

Stock purchase plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Regional Category Manager to drive data‑driven decisions and optimize merchandising strategies across multiple categories. You will forecast demand, maximize profitability, and lead data‑driven projects across teams.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in category management or analytics, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Travel and industry collaboration are core components of the position.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data tools.
• Customer service orientation with internal/external stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of foodservice industry dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions.
• Track KPIs across categories, identify variances, and conduct root-cause analyses.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Technical Skills

Customer Service

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose 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.

Responsibilities

• Category Optimization: Develop and implement data‑driven strategies to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions, maximizing profitability and achieving sales targets.
• Performance Monitoring: 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.
• Reporting & Insights: Develop and deliver insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior management.
• Project Management: Lead and manage data‑driven projects, including the development and implementation of new analytical models and the integration of new data sources.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with merchandising managers, sales teams, and other cross‑functional teams to share insights, support decision‑making, and drive successful business outcomes.
• Industry Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in data analytics and category management.
• Industry Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and industry associations.

Skills

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organization: Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
• Customer Service: Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.

Certifications Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Experience

5+ years of experience

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be taken where necessary

Travel Requirements

25%-50%

Employment Equity

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities. At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

We’re looking for talented, hard‑working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Our Purpose

Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission

Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity

Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

• 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 (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion.

Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.