At Sysco we understand that building a great company is just like creating a great product - you must have all the right ingredients. For us, those ingredients are the cultures, backgrounds, ideas, and experiences behind our diverse workforce that embodies Sysco. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from the home.
This is a merchandising position responsible for overall performance and management of the merchandising department which includes but is not limited to: end customer order fulfillment, inventory management with intent to maintain lowest possible DSO, merchandising activities that enhance profitability (realized equity and earned income overall gross margin), support sales growth, Logistics, assist in achieving warehouse operations efficiencies as it relates to inbound product, management and directing department staff. Performs other related duties as needed.
Sysco San Francisco is located at 5900 Stewart Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538.
Responsibilities:
- Program development management.
- Projection and budget management.
- Manage the purchasing and merchandising of products in effort to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability of department operations.
- Perform supplier reviews to evaluate sales and profits.
- Monitor market to increase market share.
- Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
- Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
- Maintains associate relations through regular department meetings; maintain on-going interaction; keep open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; monitor associate morale; and respond to ideas and implement to improve associate engagement and enablement.
- Directs activities for category management and sourcing to meet corporate benchmarks.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from four year college or university required
- Seven years foodservice management in foodservice distribution
- Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience could be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience in planning marketing strategies and successful public relations efforts.
- Must possess a valid Drivers’ License; provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards.
Abilities & Skills:
To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:
- Planning/Organization
- Time management
- Professionalism – Approaches in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, plan and organize actives, analyze and disseminate information.
- Ability to manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere.
- Ability to multi-task, manage time while maintaining and organizing daily merchandising activities.
- Excellent computer skills and have a working knowledge of programs such as but not limited to Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheets, SAP, AS400, DPR
- Considerable working knowledge of merchandising principles, win-win negotiation techniques. Foodservice product knowledge.
- Strong in practices associated with inventory control.
- General finance concepts and basic accounting principles.
- Strength in communication skills to maintain inter-departmental relations.
- To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate all applicable Leadership Framework competencies.
Additional Information:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship.
- Sysco is committed to providing comprehensive retirement and benefits programs, a stock purchase plan, product purchase discounts and much more!
- Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
- EEO/AA-M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status/Genetic Data
