Area Produce Category Lead - Strategy, Growth & Ops

Smart Foodservice Stores; Bridgeport (NJ); In loco; USD 75.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Smart Foodservice Stores is seeking a results-oriented category management professional to drive the area produce strategy across multiple Distribution Centers. You will own the area plan, optimize local assortment, and ensure alignment with national category goals while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Collaborate with area sales leaders, culinary teams, and suppliers to identify growth opportunities, communicate changes, and deliver on-time produce updates.

Competenze

• Four-year college degree in business or related field.
• Minimum 7 years category management experience.
• Experience in Food Service or Food Manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in presenting and influencing across levels.

Mansioni

• Own Area produce category and operational strategies for multiple DCs.
• Ensure alignment with US Foods category strategy and Area needs.
• Gather local market data and report opportunities and trends.
• Finalize Area assortment and communicate with sales teams weekly.
• Coordinate product training, launches, and brand messaging.

Conoscenze

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Data-driven decisions

Formazione

Four-year college degree in business or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Smart Foodservice Stores is seeking a results-oriented category management professional to drive the area produce strategy across multiple Distribution Centers. You will own the area plan, optimize local assortment, and ensure alignment with national category goals while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Collaborate with area sales leaders, culinary teams, and suppliers to identify growth opportunities, communicate changes, and deliver on-time produce updates.