Product Support Advisor- Produce

This role can sit out of Connecticut, Long Island or Metro NY

JOB SUMMARY :

Support department to achieve company goals and company goals which includes but is not limited to : a high-end customer order fulfillment, managing inventory to the lowest possible DSO. Responsible for managing and supporting the implementation of corporate category strategies and initiatives within operation company (OpCo) Supports operation company (OpCo) sales staff with product assortment updates, informational inquiries and delivery of product cutting and training sessions Drive operation company (OpCo) required category initiatives and assortment in harmony with corporate requirements Executes recommended assortment changes and support positive local supplier relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Execute Category Management and other initiatives within assigned categories

Responsible for Category success and overall Support of Corporate core suppliers

Communicate with planners / suppliers / brokers / sales team / customer service

Manage and promote local assortment within assigned categories to achieve company goals

Manage local supplier and broker relationships

Provide input, support, and guidance to operation company (OpCo) Sales Specialist

Facilitate corporate assortment training at the operation company (OpCo) as required

Conduct local supplier reviews and negotiations using corporate best business practices

Negotiate / secure supplier-funded customer deviated pricing

Facilitate negotiations and management of local Earned Income programs

Manage and review company Earned Income components

Work with supplier Category Captains or Advisors for focus categories as required

Support inventory depletion process by identifying items to be discontinued and assisting in supplier negotiations to return products

Drive results on focus categories and support promotional activities and selling events

Direct line of contact for local sales and communicate with and assist Sales on all issues

New item and Vendor creation

Drive increased Sysco Brand sales

Manage category equities and market pricing to support pricing integrity in conjunction with RevMan team

Collaborate and review Sales and GP results of Market Cost Price changes with Revenue Management team

Provide market commodity / industry news and updates to the sales organization

QUALIFICATIONS : Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions

Experience

3+ years of experience.

Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment

Professional Skills

Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ability to drive positive merchandising change

Ability to work with all levels of the organization and collaborate with dotted line reporting

Ability to collaborate and facilitate timely communication

Ability to work cross-functionally

Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise

Strong written & verbal communications skills

Strong organizational & planning skills

Ability to execute all Merchandising standard processes

Strong supplier negotiation skills and ability to form a professional working relationship with suppliers and brokers

Strong excel skills

Physical Demands :

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Travel 5%

NOTICE :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the

associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity.

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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT :

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.