Associate Category Manager

Associate Category Manager

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in business or related field, or equivalent field experience required
• Minimum 7 years category management experience required
• Some project management experience preferred, ideally from the food service or food manufacturing industries
• Ability to operate successfully within a matrix organization
• Ability to work in a team setting and drive organizational transformations
• Ability to provide fact-based recommendations across various management levels
• Self-directed and highly motivated
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop implementation plan for category strategy customized for multiple Distribution Centers
• Review assigned Area product assortment and gauge product penetration
• Responsible for profitable sales growth within assigned categories for their Area
• Request exception SKUs to finalize Area assortment and create conversion plans
• Ensure Area product assortment is in alignment with US Foods category strategy
• Maintain lead role in gathering local market data for multiple DCs in assigned Area
• Report new product opportunities and provide data on competitors
• Finalize Area assortment and core complement and exception SKUs
• Facilitate product training and new product introductions
• Support and facilitate all FSQA inquiries for the assigned Area
• Support major Area-specific account bids through thorough analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Some project management experience preferred, ideally from the food service or food manufacturing industries