Category Manager

Performance Food Group; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Oakwood, GA seeks a Category Manager to manage the customer relations, purchasing and financial functions for the assigned product category. This role requires leadership to coach and train a team of buyers and to support the sales team with product research, supplier negotiations and pricing strategies.

The ideal candidate brings 4-6 years of foodservice distribution experience and a strong understanding of the buying role, vendor community, and distribution dynamics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 4-6 years of foodservice distribution and purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing evaluation of product lines, programs and pricing to maximize supplier relationships.
• Lead purchasing team by giving direction, support and guidance in all areas they impact.
• Conduct supplier meetings quarterly to discuss opportunities, new items or changes to assortment, current numbers and gaps.
• Support the sales team with researching products, new suppliers, pricing, and negotiating deals to stay competitive.
• Take ownership of aged inventory and find solutions in a timely manner.
• Work with sales, finance, and marketing to identify key opportunities for growth.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team supervision

Buying role understanding

Sales support

Vendor relations

Foodservice background

Education

High School Diploma/GED

4-6 years foodservice distribution experience

Job description

• This Category Manager will work On-Site in Oakwood, GA


• Directly supervises team of 4-5 buyers; Must has strong understanding of the buying role and food purchasing. Demonstrated Leadership ability to coach, mentor, and train others.


• Ability to support sales team with researching products, new suppliers & purchasing possibilities, pricing, negotiating deals, and providing solutions that help fill the needs of the sales team.


• Must have strong understanding of vendor community - this role will do business reviews with vendors.


• Foodservice / Food Distribution background highly preferred.

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more


• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system


• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Job Description:

Position Details:

• This Category Manager will work On-Site in Oakwood, GA


• Directly supervises team of 4-5 buyers; Must has strong understanding of the buying role and food purchasing. Demonstrated Leadership ability to coach, mentor, and train others.


• Ability to support sales team with researching products, new suppliers & purchasing possibilities, pricing, negotiating deals, and providing solutions that help fill the needs of the sales team.


• Must have strong understanding of vendor community - this role will do business reviews with vendors.


• Foodservice / Food Distribution background highly preferred.

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more


• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system


• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

Manage the customer relations, purchasing, and financial management functions related to assigned product category in order to achieve maximum profits and customer satisfaction. Coordinate the buying, selling, and merchandising efforts of the vendor and distributor, resulting in satisfied customers, profitable sales and above average in-stock percentages, inventory turns, and days accounts payable outstanding. Interfaces with customers, vendors, management, warehouse personnel, and the Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Transportation, Information Services, Inbound Freight Traffic personnel, Vice President, Purchasing and other Purchasing personnel. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ongoing Evaluation of product lines,programsand pricing, to identify where there are opportunitiesto make changes or maximize our current supplier relationships.


• Act as leadership tothe purchasingteam/ buyersby givingappropriate direction,supportand guidance in all areas theyimpact. Service level/ out of stocks, expiration issues, aged inventory, EOQ, days on hand, and best buying practices.


• Conduct Supplier meetings on a quarterly basis to discussopportunities ,newitemsor changes to currentassortment, current#s,programs and any gaps that may be present.


• Act assalessupportto our 150 plus sales team.To include researching products, newsuppliers, pricing, and negotiatingdeals to stay competitive.


• Take ownership of Aged Inventory and finding solutions in a timely manner.


• Work with sales, finance, and marketing to identify key opportunities for sales growth


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

4-6 years of foodservice distribution and purchasing experience

Company description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the \"Company\") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the \"EEO is the Law\" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.