Now Hiring - Director, Category Management in Houston, MO

Company: US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC Zip Code: 77077 Minimum Level of Education: Bachelors Degree Minimum Years of Experience: 7 Years Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, Category Management creates and enables the execution of the sales and assortment strategy for assigned categories based on insights, analysis, and collaboration with internal Sysco business partners. This position is responsible for leading the category management process, direct reports within their business unit, all internal and external cross-functional teams, and the financial stewardship of department and business unit goals. Key to the success of this role will be to ensure decisions are focused on customer service excellence and Syscos Strategic Priorities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Category Management and Product Development Leads and promotes the 6-Step Category Management Process to supports sales and share growth while delivering leveraged gross profit growth Collects and synthesizes insights from different sources (for example: supplier, market, NPD, etc) to develop category strategies while also taking appropriate action to develop a relevant national, regional, and local assortment. Collaborates and aligns with Sourcing partners on the most effective sourcing approach. Identify and champion the development of products for inclusion as assortment enhancement/innovation, and support suppliers through the process to ensure execution. Synthesize market trends and leads plan for go-to-market product penetration and strategy Leads category management activity for the business center to ensure categories remain on activation timelines Team Management and Direct Report Development Leads and develops the culture of an empowered team that is aligned to achieving goals through cross-functional and direct engagement Leverages the Sysco career development roadmap as a guide and coaches direct reports through their CMP and individual development plan (IDP). Consistently embraces change, leads efforts to role model change and its benefits. Creates an environment that welcomes regular, open two-way communication and acts upon feedback Financial Management and Accountability Analyze weekly/monthly finance reports to appraise case sales and gross profit performance utilizing internal and external analytic resources to conduct deep dives. Determine root causes and develop action plans to mitigate losses in share or negative trends; prepare executive summaries Product and Pricing Management Develops pricing strategy to drive market share and incremental profit opportunities while remaining market relevant Manages transfer cost for products in assigned categories Cultivates open communication with Sourcing to understand supplier cost changes and how they can be leveraged to drive incremental profit opportunities. Supplier Management Conduct supplier and category business reviews in a prioritized cadence supported by standard reports utilizing internal sales and NPD data and other sources Monitor supplier service levels and prioritize action plans to drive results and a differentiated response for Sysco. Create environment which fosters mutual market share growth, innovation, greater productivity, issue resolution in alignment with the field. Works with Supplier Relationship Management team to develop plans for better supplier engagement and execution on strategic objectives for improvement Influences sales and category focus for growing Sysco brand volume with supplier partners Engage supplier broker networks for additional resources to enable field execution and training. Digital Merchandising (Accountable) Obtaining product attribution within assigned business center create, read, update and delete attributes of a defined attribute group Ensures all items within the assortment meet current image standards to enable an acceptable customer digital experience Collection and maintain of free text attributes (preparation method, mfg date, shelf life, storage) to comply with OSD features and benefits structure Rich Content (certifications, PDF, coupons, recipes, videos, offers) leverage suppliers and lead the collection and support of technology enabled rich content sharing Customer Engagement Proactively collect market, OpCo and customer feedback and weave into our assortment for go to market strategies; Ensures the customer is considered in our decision making Supports Sysco National Account division with market guidance, product knowledge, to qualified customer presentations Enterprise Support Supports the creation of insights-based field ready sales tools for field activation and monitors their effectiveness. Works with cross-functional teams to build category alignment and deliver on category activation timelines Acts as traffic control for field feedback and communication from and out to the USBL Sysco associates Additional tasks as required to achieve business results. REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree Masters Degree or MBA preferred 8 years related experience or 5 years of category management, product management or merchandising experience within CPG, Retail or Foodservice industry. Must possess a proven track record of leading direct and/or indirect associates. ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Must be able to prioritize resources, review deliverables and performance metrics, and focus on executing results while holding self and others accountable. Strong Excel and analytical skills are required. Must be able to lead a team of direct and/or indirect reports BENEFITS INFORMATION You will be eligible for benefits effective the first of the month coinciding with or following 60 days of employment with the Company or in accordance with state law. Available benefits include health care benefits, retirement benefits, and paid days off, including sick leave and vacation. Visit [please apply online] to view additional information on benefits. HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment and masks provided Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Were looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 57,000 associates, the company operates more than 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2020 that ended June 27, 2020, the company generated sales of more than $53 billion. Sysco Corporation, an Equal Opportunity Employer, endeavors to make the Sysco Corporate Careers Website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at syscocareerscorp.sysco.com . 2021 All Rights Reserved. Sysco Corporation