Produce Category Manager

2 days ago


Lenexa, Kansas, United States US Foods Full time
BASIC PURPOSE

Support 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.

This role requires experience in Produce Category Management and team management, as you will also manage 6 Produce Food Safety Inspectors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. In coordination with Regional Produce Team, develop an implementation plan for produce category and operational strategy customized for multiple Distribution Centers.
  2. Ensure implementation is in alignment with overall US Foods category strategy and goals, as defined by Region & Area.
  3. Effectively work with Produce Regional Director and Sourcing Team to execute the National, Regional, and Market initiatives to grow cases and increase profitability.
  4. Responsible to report weekly and monthly on key metrics that impact the financial performance of the Area.
  5. Responsible for Area product assortment, reviewing assortment and gauging product penetration, noting slow or dead SKUs.
  6. Request exception SKUs, determine DWOs, and create conversion plans.
  7. Ensure Area product assortment is in alignment with US Foods category strategy and work to reduce SKU duplication.
  8. Responsible for gathering local market data (including trends) through feedback and intelligence from culinary team, sales staff, specialists, and vendor partners.
  9. Report new product opportunities and provide data on competitors.
  10. Align Rosemont pricing recommendations and market intelligence with Area strategy in partnership with Area Pricing manager.
  11. Responsible for managing the quality assurance team to ensure Produce quality, by maintaining load quality integrity, conducting quality inspections, and providing feedback to vendors.
  12. Partner with Operations to develop produce strategy that ensures quality and integrity.
  13. Ensure weekly communication with Specialists, Sellers, and QA.
  14. Facilitate product training and new product introductions, with DSS, ASM, Specialists, and sales staff.
  15. Ensure product/brand message is in alignment with overall USF strategy.
  16. Work closely with the ASM, Specialist, and culinary team, conducting planning meetings to identify accounts and categories and their potential opportunities.
  17. Work with sellers and specialists to develop customer programs.
  18. 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.
  19. Support major Area-specific account bids through thorough analysis, coordinate customer on-boarding, and keep sales staff informed of ongoing category strategy.


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