Regional Category Manager
Peterborough, Ontario
APPLY NOWCOMPANY OVERVIEW
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues 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. We’re 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Purpose
The Regional Category Manager will play a key role in driving data-driven decision-making and optimizing merchandising strategies across multiple categories. This role will leverage advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions to maximize profitability and achieve business objectives. This position owns the market share growth, sales and profitability performance of assigned product categories, vendors, and Stock Keeping Units (SKU’s) through analysis and collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
Responsibilities
Influences sales decisions toward profitable items (Sysco brand, Sourced, etc.)
Provides product intelligence to sales.
Owns the product education and training plan for their categories.
Facilitates in General Sales Meeting’s (GSM’s) to support category growth aligned with corporate and regional direction.
Collaborates with marketing on regional category promotions.
Works with Business Resources team on customer facing opportunities.
Uses market intelligence to create relevant sales quotations.
Decision maker for the local product assortment.
RationalizesSKU’stooptimizewarehouse needs.
Executes corporate strategies to drive PGM Growth.
Supports procurement in aged/overstock/deadstock.
Resolves local vendor discrepancies and conflicts.
Negotiates local program agreements.
Facilitates local item and vendor setups and costing.
Complies withSysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spillsimmediatelyto their supervisor.
Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
Perform other duties asassigned.
Qualifications/Skills/JobRequirements
Minimum 1 year of merchandising/category management or marketing experience.
Experience in retail or foodservice sales is an asset.
Post secondary education in related field preferred, equivalent work experience will be considered.
Intermediateproficiencyin Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Ability to foster strong relationships with vendors, internal departments to drive sales, resolve issues and create a competitive advantage.
Strong negotiation, organizational, decision making and presentation skills.
High degree of integrity and accountability; handles significant amount of proprietary information and process. Trust is essential.
Ability tomaintainstable performance under pressure or opposition, i.e. conflicts/ambiguity and during negotiations.
Must have solid understanding of products within their category as it pertains to features & benefits, advantages, category trends, and Vendors associated with their category.
Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle isrequiredas there may be some ad-hoc travel.
Travel Requirements
25%-50%
OUR VALUES
- Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
- Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
- Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
OUR COMMITMENT
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity.
Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy- Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Optional Insurance
- Parental Leave Plan
- Company Pension Plan
- Group RRSP & TFSA
- Employee and Family Assistance
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Maple Virtual Care
- Unlimited on-line learning
- Sysco product discounts
- Preferred vendor discounts
- Colleague Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.
This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.
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Sustainability
Sysco is continuing to lead by example. Colleagues around the world are working hard to deliver our sustainability commitments. “One Planet. One Table.” guides and unites our efforts for people, products, and the planet. We are building a future where we can continue to nourish communities while sustaining the planet for generations to come. Check out our progress in Sysco’s Sustainability Report and view a video with report highlights.
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Sysco's Inclusion
At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.
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Our Path Forward
Sysco is committed to the process of reconciliation through empowerment and sustainability of Indigenous communities across Canada. Our approach is through a multi-pronged and multi-year strategy focused on leadership actions, colleague relations, business development, and community relationships.
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