Region Vice President, Merchandising at Sysco

Fairburn, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Foodservice Distribution, WholesaleIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions
8+ years management/professional experience
Significant category management, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred
Preferred: Master’s degree
Preferred: Strong Excel skills
Ability to build high-performing teams & enable a culture of best practices
Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue
Ability to work cross functionally and build relationships across the organization/enterprise
Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

Build, manage and develop regional merchandising teams through regular department meetings; on-going interaction & communication; monitor associate morale; and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement
Interprets, trains, and consistently reinforces Company policies, procedures, and tools
Works with logistics to optimize supplier shipping performance
Manage item cost (product and freight) accuracy
Leads efforts with merchandisers to obtain vendor marketing spend
Makes decisions based on reporting and provides status and timelines to the key merchandising team members and company management
Heads and inspires teams to deliver high-quality category strategies
Establishes a strategy and category financial forecasting with category merchandisers for each category
Directs “Strategic” supplier meetings with category merchandisers
Provides input for marketing, communication, and promotional activities
Sets pricing strategy and works with the manager of business analytics to implement and maintain the pricing model
Administers supplier logistics to deliver products effectively and efficiently to customers
Manages inventory spend on stocked products
Manage shrink and approve credits as needed
Studies and acts upon all market trends, new products, innovation, and niches to drive additional sales and site loyalty
Conducts the supplier rebate table and meets with accounting to forecast annually
Coordinates the merchandising training programs for the organization
Manages the buying group relationship and training: SEFA training program, SEFA Pro for the organization (lunch and learns, etc.), supplier training at corporate, and training webinars
GSB Beef Merchandising and SSMG COE Merchandising teams
Transfers knowledge from category management initiatives to the organization to improve the sales and profitability of the company
Works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, information technology (IT) and accounting to support goals
Interface with IT development to continually improve the look, feel, and effectiveness of all customer and marketing associate (MA) facing web sites
Integrate with IT operations to ensure all systems are performing at acceptable levels, bandwidth issues do not arise, data support is at or above customer expectations, platform redundancy and emergency preparedness plans are in place

Skills

Merchandising

Team Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Pricing Strategy

Business Analytics

Financial Forecasting

Category Management

Vendor Management

Logistics Optimization

Revenue Growth

Margin Management

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.

Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.

Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.

The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.

Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.

The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.

Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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