Remote Category & Supplier Strategist

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a Category Manager to support our OpCos with product assortment updates, category initiatives, and supplier relationships. You will drive focused assortment changes and collaborate with sales, planners, brokers, and suppliers to meet corporate goals.

The role requires strong Excel skills, multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work cross-functionally across time zones while primarily working from home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in retail/wholesale/distribution.
• Strong Excel and supplier negotiation 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 change

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Organization & planning

Excel skills

Supplier negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RevMan

Job description

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a Category Manager to support our OpCos with product assortment updates, category initiatives, and supplier relationships. You will drive focused assortment changes and collaborate with sales, planners, brokers, and suppliers to meet corporate goals.

The role requires strong Excel skills, multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work cross-functionally across time zones while primarily working from home.