Category Operations Manager - Perth Amboy, NJ
Company: US Foods
Location: Perth Amboy
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY
THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community of
Food People! BASIC PURPOSESupport and execute the implementation of
US Foods division category strategy across the defined Area.
Execute recommended assortment changes and support positive local
vendor relationships for all DCs within the defined Area. Support
Area and DC sales staff with product assortment updates,
informational inquiries and delivery of merchandising goals for all
DCs within that Area. Support all local customer requirements
within the defined Area keeping in line with the national
strategies coming from the Center.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:In coordination with Regional Produce Team,
develop implementation plan for produce category and operational
strategy customized for multiple Distribution Centers. Ensure
implementation is in alignment with overall US Foods category
strategy and goals, as defined by Region & Area.Effectively work
with Produce Regional Director and Sourcing Team to execute the
National, Regional and Market initiatives to grow cases and
increase profitability.Responsible to report weekly and monthly on
key metrics that impact the financial performance of the
Area.Responsible for Area product assortment. Review assortment and
gauge product penetration, noting slow or dead SKUs. Request
exception SKUs, determine DWOs, and create conversion plans.Ensure
Area product assortment is in alignment with US Foods category
strategy and work to reduce SKU duplication.Responsible for
gathering local market data (including trends) through feedback and
intelligence from culinary team, sales staff, specialists, and
vendor partners.Report new product opportunities and provide data
on competitors. Align Rosemont pricing recommendations and market
intelligence with Area strategy in partnership with Area Pricing
manager.Responsible for managing the quality assurance team to
ensure Produce quality, by maintaining load quality integrity,
conducting quality inspections and providing feedback to
vendors.Partner with Operations to develop produce strategy that
ensure quality and integrity.Ensure weekly communication with
Specialists, Sellers, and QA. Facilitate product training and new
product introductions, with DSS, ASM, Specialists and sales
staff.Ensure product/brand message is in alignment with overall USF
strategy. Work closely with the ASM, Specialist, and culinary team,
conducting planning meetings to identify accounts and categories
and their potential opportunities.Work with sellers and specialists
to develop customer programs. Support and facilitate all FSQA
inquiries for the assigned Area through appropriate procedures and
work closely with the Region team on any national or regional
vendor issues.Support major Area-specific account bids through
thorough analysis, coordinate customer on-boarding, and keep sales
staff informed of ongoing category strategy.QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training:Four-year college degree in business or related
field, or equivalent field experience required.Related
Experience:Minimum 7 years category management experience required,
with some project management experience preferred, ideally this
experience will derive from the food service or food manufacturing
industries.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Must possess the ability to
operate successfully within a matrix organization, working
effectively with multiple groups.Must be able to work in a team
setting, drive organizational transformations and support change
management within the organization.Must be able to provide
fact-based recommendations across a variety of management levels
resulting in buy-in and improvement in category performance.Must be
self-directed and highly motivated, possessing a strong business
acumen, sound interpersonal skills, and excellent presentation
skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required; working
knowledge of PowerPoint is required.#LI-LR2***EOE
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
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