Area Produce Category Manager - Greensburg, PA at US Foods

Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Food Distribution, Produce, WholesaleIndustries

Requirements

Four-year college degree in business or related field, or equivalent field experience
Minimum 7 years category management experience
Project management experience preferred
Experience in merchandising, procurement, and/or category management of Produce
Experience in the Food Service or Food Manufacturing industries strongly preferred
Ability to operate successfully within a matrix organization, working effectively with multiple groups
Ability to work in a team setting, drive organizational transformations, and support change

Responsibilities

Own implementation plan for Area produce category and operational strategies customized for multiple Distribution Centers, ensuring alignment with overall US Foods category strategy, goals, and Area needs
Review assigned Area product assortment, gauge product penetration, note slow or dead products and growth opportunities, and drive profitable sales growth within assigned categories
Ensure Area product assortment aligns with US Foods category strategy, reduce product duplication, and meet all local customer needs in line with national strategies
Gather local market data (including trends) for multiple DCs from culinary team, sales staff, and vendor partners; report new product opportunities and competitor data
Finalize Area assortment, core complement, and exception SKUs; ensure weekly produce communication with the sales team
Implement produce strategy with leadership, ensure quality objectives are met, work with corporate team on delayed trucks and shorted items, and communicate market/Area needs to corporate strategy
Communicate issues to sellers and customers ahead of arrival with alternatives
Facilitate product training and new product introductions with DSS, Specialists, and sales staff, ensuring alignment with USF strategy
Work closely with the culinary team on planning meetings to identify accounts, categories, and opportunities
Support and facilitate FSQA inquiries for the assigned Area, working with Region team on vendor issues
Support major Area-specific account bids through analysis, coordinate customer on-boarding, and keep sales staff informed of category strategy
Work with QAs, replenishment, and Logistics to maintain quality, on-time delivery, and service levels; manage local fill-in vendors for customer satisfaction
Track critical inbound product with logistics and resolve local issues
Work with operations Inventory Control and QA to identify overstock and set plans to sell product quickly, at a discount if needed
Supervise Area and Market Quality Assurance Coordinators and Supervisors
Support and execute US Foods produce category strategy across the defined Area, recommend assortment changes, support local vendor relationships, work with Area sales leaders to drive key account development, own produce assortment updates, informational inquiries, and delivery of produce goals

Skills

merchandising

procurement

category management

produce assortment

vendor management

sales growth

market analysis

product strategy

distribution centers

culinary trends

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters

1853Year Founded

$340.5KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.

$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.

Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.

The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.

US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.

Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.

Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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