Category Operations Manager-Area
Company: US Foods
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 3, 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 PURPOSEGrocery CategorySupport 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.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. Ensure
Area product assortment is in alignment with US Foods category
strategy and work to reduce SKU duplication. Ensure all local
customer needs are met and are aligned with the national
strategies.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. 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, with DSS, Specialists and sales staff. Ensure
product/brand message is in alignment with overall USF strategy.
Work closely with the culinary team, conducting planning meetings
to identify accounts and categories and their potential
opportunities.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.SUPERVISIONNoneRELATIONSHIPSInternal:
Regional, Area and Distribution Center staff, up to and including
members of the leadership team.External: Customers, vendors,
suppliers and all national / local food
brokers.QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Training: Four year college degree
in business or related field, or equivalent field experience
required.Related Experience: Minimum 5 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 working knowledge of Microsoft
Access a plus.***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected
Veteran/Disability Status***
Keywords: US Foods, Rio Rancho , Category Operations Manager-Area, Executive , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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