Category Manager – Non Foods, Dairy and Beverage

Role Overview

• Support and execute the implementation of the US Foods division category strategy across the defined Area for non-foods, dairy and beverage.
• 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.
• Develop implementation plan for category strategy customized for multiple Distribution Centers.
• Ensure implementation is in alignment with overall US Foods category strategy and goals and defined Area needs.
• Review assigned Area product assortment and gauge product penetration, noting slow or dead SKUs as well as growth opportunities.
• Responsible for profitable sales growth within assigned categories for their Area.
• Request exception SKUs, as needed, to finalize Area assortment, determine DWOs, and create conversion plans.
• Maintain lead role in consistently gathering local market data for multiple DCs in assigned Area (including trends) through feedback and intelligence from culinary team, sales staff, and vendor partners.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in business or related field, or equivalent field experience required.
• 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.
• 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, working knowledge of Microsoft Access a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance