Category Management & Supplier Relations Specialist

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Harmony Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking a Category Management professional to support the department in achieving company goals. The role focuses on high-end order fulfillment, inventory management, and implementing corporate category strategies within the OpCo.

You will support sales staff with product assortment updates and training sessions to drive category initiatives across local markets. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in retail/wholesale/distribution, strong negotiation and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• 3+ years of experience in retail, wholesale or distribution.
• Strong supplier negotiation, vendor management and pricing analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute Category Management and other initiatives within assigned categories.
• Responsible for Category success and overall Support of Corporate core suppliers.
• Communicate with planners/suppliers/brokers/sales team/customer service.
• Manage and promote local assortment within assigned categories to achieve company goals.
• Manage local supplier and broker relationships.
• Provide input, support, and guidance to operation company (OpCo) Sales Specialist.
• Facilitate corporate assortment training at the operation company (OpCo) as required.
• Conduct local supplier reviews and negotiations using corporate best business practices.
• Negotiate/secure supplier-funded customer deviated pricing.
• Facilitate negotiations and management of local Earned Income programs.
• Manage and review company Earned Income components.
• Work with supplier Category Captains or Advisors for focus categories as required.
• Support inventory depletion process by identifying items to be discontinued and assisting in supplier negotiations to return products.
• Drive results on focus categories and support promotional activities and selling events.
• Direct line of contact for local sales and communicate with and assist Sales on all issues
• New item and Vendor creation
• Drive increased Sysco Brand sales
• Manage category equities and market pricing to support pricing integrity in conjunction with RevMan team
• Collaborate and review Sales and GP results of Market Cost Price changes with Revenue Management team
• Provide market commodity/industry news and updates to the sales organization

Skills

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Merchandising

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking a Category Management professional to support the department in achieving company goals. The role focuses on high-end order fulfillment, inventory management, and implementing corporate category strategies within the OpCo.

You will support sales staff with product assortment updates and training sessions to drive category initiatives across local markets. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in retail/wholesale/distribution, strong negotiation and communication