Sr. Manager, Category Management (Indirect)
SymboticFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and have over 7 years of experience in merchandising, category management, commercial strategy, or a related field. The role requires experience in influencing cross-functional teams, managing change in decentralized teams without direct authority, and a demonstrated success in launching and scaling strategic initiatives within large, complex organizations. Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are also necessary.
The Senior Manager will lead the development and execution of differentiated category strategies for Sysco's Specialty companies, focusing on expanding complementary categories. This includes identifying and prioritizing growth opportunities, developing tailored assortment strategies, and collaborating with merchandising teams to deploy common assortment strategies. The role involves designing, launching, and managing cross-category commercial programs, partnering with sales, enablement, marketing, and pricing teams for field execution, and leveraging buying synergies with GSC Merchandising teams. Additionally, the position requires developing KPIs and reporting tools, driving change management and communication plans, and championing a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare
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.