Grocery Product & Category Support Advisor

JOB SUMMARY Support department to achieve company goals, including high-end customer order fulfillment and inventory management to minimize days outstanding (DSO). Responsible for managing and supporting the implementation of corporate category strategies and initiatives within the OpCo. Supports OpCo sales staff with product assortment updates, information inquiries, and delivery of product updates and training sessions. Drive OpCo-required category initiatives and assortment in harmony with corporate requirements. Execute recommended assortment changes and support positive local supplier relationships. 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, and 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 OpCo Sales Specialist Facilitate corporate assortment training at the OpCo as required Conduct local supplier reviews and negotiations using corporate best 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 by identifying items to be discontinued and assisting in supplier negotiations Drive results on focus categories and support promotional activities and selling events Direct line of contact for local sales 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 with RevMan Collaborate and review Sales and GP results of Market Cost Price changes with Revenue Management Provide market commodity/industry news and updates to the sales organization QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform essential job functions Experience 3+ years of experience Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment Professional Skills Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Ability to drive positive merchandising change Ability to work with all levels of the organization and collaborate with dotted line reporting Ability to collaborate and facilitate timely communication Ability to work cross-functionally Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise Strong written & verbal communications skills Strong organizational & planning skills Ability to execute all Merchandising standard processes Strong supplier negotiation skills and ability to form a professional working relationship with suppliers and brokers Strong Excel skills Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associates encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Travel 5% NOTICE The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description does not state or imply that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sysco Northeast Rdc