Category Manager - Jobs in Lakeside, NS

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Reports ToSr. Director, Category ManagementLocationRemoteTypeSal, PermClosing DateApril 18th, 2022Company OverviewSysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest foods and fresh ideas. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.With over 69,000 associates, the company operates more than 320 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 650,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2019 that ended June 29, 2019, the company generated sales of more than $60 billion.Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2019, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our winning team.For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanadaFor a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careersRole:The Corporate Category Manager is tasked with Catman process with selecting, negotiating, implementing, and monitoring progress on strategic National Vendors & categories to drive financial results across all Operating companies on a national level. Key strategic business activities include Vendor selection, negotiation of Vendor earned income, fill rate target achievement, product & brand strategy, driving Sysco Brand growth, daily Region/Site support, market activity & promotion, GS1/ECC Net compliance, and full execution of Category Management-Sourcing. Through the Category Management process, the Category Manager is responsible for the facilitation, execution and launch of National Category Management initiatives. They are required to create engaging relationships with internal customers, maintain a productive relationship with National vendors, are responsible for Category growth across all Region/Site’s through implementation and monitoring of each event. They are required to implement new innovative products and new Sysco Brand Products nationally.Role Responsibilities:

• National selection of Corporate Vendor partners and negotiation of all National Earned Income programs (more than $340M/yr.), focusing on increasing financial metrics associated with Earned Income.
• Provide leadership across Region/Site’s related to the realization of earned income growth and Vendor compliance; this includes negotiation, planning, implementing, review and taking actions necessary to achieve plans.
• Full direction and execution of 1-6 (Market Insights, Category Strategy, Optimal Assortment-Lotting, Negotiation/Recommendation, Implementation & Tailored Selling) of Category Management process; lead in ensuring communication across all stakeholders, implementation, compliance, and performance metrics are attained.
• Develops and performs opportunity assessment for National Vendor/Category improvement, sets expectations, and implements process to help Region/Site’s reach performance goals while maintaining solid accountability across their projects.
• Partner with Marketing to engage in National Vendor-specific activities, POS and promotions.
• Develop Sysco Brand product & brand strategies including QA compliance, innovation, growth, identifying gaps at Region/Site level and working with Region/Sites to address Sysco Brand listings.
• Lead in addressing specific National Vendor issues. Must take ownership, identify gaps and work with Region/Site’s on issue resolution.
• Drive fill rate target discussions and action plans with key National Vendors monthly, focusing on achieving 99.5% targets.
• Monitor ongoing activities in marketplace, ensuring compliance to events & Vendors, communication of market activities that may affect Region/Site’s & customers, and communicating with senior levels when we are off performance targets or extraneous issues arise.
• Develop training materials for Sales Associates as it relates to General Sales Meetings (GSM’s), Sysco Kitchen.
• Develop Region/Site tools for use in implementing Category Management events (POS, event GAP analysis tools, Sysco Brand tools).
• Responsible to help develop Category Analysts to successfully fill succession into Category Management positions.
• Responsible for converting National Vendor partners to Central Billing & Corporate Billing.
• Guide National CMU & Healthcare team sales associates in presenting and approving Earned Income support for new business acquisition. Works closely with Pricing Intelligence as it relates to specific Sourced categories and Earned Income support.
• Direct influence on National Vendor activity with GS1-ECC Net targeted at full compliance with respect to data, marketing information, product nutritionals and product images.
• Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco’s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
• Assist Food Safety Program Manager in ensuring compliance to Sysco’s Food Safety Program that leads to compliance with third party certification and customer requirements.
• Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
• Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
• Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture
• Develop and support high performing talent through hiring, scheduling, performance coaching, and career management practices
• Facilitate establishment of clear performance goals; Ensure that performance goals adapt to changing business demands; Identify and manage non-performers in a fair and timely way; Identify and reward top performance; links pay and performance through base, incentive, and recognition programs
• Present oneself in a manner that demonstrates executive maturity, professionalism, trust, confidence, and integrity.
• Communicates broadly and frequently the companys vision, direction, goals, performance against plan, changes, and expectations through participation in department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and informal conversations with associates
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

• Min 5 yrs Merchandising/Category Management experience in retail or foodservice.
• Sales experience is an asset.
• College diploma/degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, Hospitality, Marketing or related field preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to effectively foster strong relationships with Vendors, internal departments such as Region/Site’s, Supply Chain, Sourcing, etc. to drive sales, resolve issues and create competitive advantage.

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careersOur PurposeConnecting the world to share food and care for one anotherOur MissionDelivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products, and solutionsOur IdentityTogether we define our future of foodservice and supply chainSysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Unlimited on-line learning through Sysco Interactive University • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)Quick Apply

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