Category Strategy & Supplier Relations Lead

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary advancement potential

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a Category Management professional to support and drive assortment initiatives, supplier relationships, and local pricing strategies across assigned categories. This role collaborates with planners, brokers, sales, and revenue teams to meet company goals and optimize inventory and promotions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in retail/wholesale or distribution, a Bachelor's degree, and strong Excel and cross-functional collaboration skills to manage local supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions
• 3+ years of experience in retail, wholesale or distribution
• Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment

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
• Negotiate/secure supplier-funded customer deviated pricing
• Drive increased Sysco Brand sales
• Collaborate and review Sales and GP results of Market Cost Price changes with Revenue Management team

Skills

Category management

Supplier negotiation

Excel skills

Cross-functional

Communication

Merchandising

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a Category Management professional to support and drive assortment initiatives, supplier relationships, and local pricing strategies across assigned categories. This role collaborates with planners, brokers, sales, and revenue teams to meet company goals and optimize inventory and promotions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in retail/wholesale or distribution, a Bachelor's degree, and strong Excel and cross-functional collaboration skills to manage local supplier