Product & Category Support Specialist

FHLB Des Moines; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Pittsburgh, LLC is seeking a Category Management professional to drive assortment, supplier relations and corporate category initiatives at the OpCo level in the United States. You will support sales, negotiate with suppliers, train staff and execute corporate pricing and Earned Income programs.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in retail/wholesale/distribution, strong Excel skills, and demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a retail, wholesale or distribution environment.
• Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis abilities.
• Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolutions with facts and dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Execute Category Management initiatives within assigned categories.
• Responsible for category success and support of corporate core suppliers.
• Communicate with planners/suppliers/brokers/sales team/customer service.
• Promote local assortment within assigned categories to achieve company goals.
• Negotiate/secure supplier-funded customer deviated pricing and Earned Income programs.

Skills

Excel skills

Merchandising

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sysco Pittsburgh, LLC is seeking a Category Management professional to drive assortment, supplier relations and corporate category initiatives at the OpCo level in the United States. You will support sales, negotiate with suppliers, train staff and execute corporate pricing and Earned Income programs.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in retail/wholesale/distribution, strong Excel skills, and demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.