Category & Product Support Specialist

Sysco; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Category Manager to support category strategies and initiatives within the OpCo, drive assortment changes, and manage supplier relationships while assisting Sales with product updates and training. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and execution of corporate initiatives at the local level.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in retail/wholesale/distribution, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a proven ability to drive merchandising

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in retail, wholesale or distribution.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management 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

Negotiation

Excel

Merchandising

Cross-functional

Communication

Planning

Analytical skills

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sysco in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Category Manager to support category strategies and initiatives within the OpCo, drive assortment changes, and manage supplier relationships while assisting Sales with product updates and training. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and execution of corporate initiatives at the local level.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in retail/wholesale/distribution, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a proven ability to drive merchandising