Manager, Operational Merchandising - Assortment Execution

Company:

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Zip Code:

77077

Minimum Level of Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:

5 Years

Employment Type:

Full Time

Travel Percentage:

Compensation Range:

$91,000.00 - $136,400.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager of Operational Merchandising – Assortment Execution serves as supporting the implementation of merchandising initiatives and assisting with the development of standard best practices with a focus on Assortment Execution designed to drive market share growth.

The Assortment Execution team will work closely with Merchandising colleagues at Corporate, Market, and Region levels. They will also collaborate with colleagues from other functional teams or external partners to develop and standardize the tools, processes, and solutions aligned with the key operating initiatives.

The team will execute full end to end activities for common assortment including deployment planning and engagement, supplier & item readiness, and ongoing product performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support and drive standardization of key processes for our assortment initiatives.

Manage merchandising common assortment activities to create market share growth including:

• Assortment discovery

• Supply Chain efficiencies

• Supplier readiness

• Stocking Strategies

• Operational Efficiencies

• Inventory positioning

• Demand Planning

Drive process for effective management of assortment changes

Items adds/deletions and associated maintenance

• Network inventory positioning

• Continuous communication loop back to GSC teams on assortment performance from field teams.

Collaborate cross functionally on Sales & Operations Planning including inbound supply chain organization and demand planning teams.

Support process to provide Service Level communication as necessary

• Product availability

• Operational concerns (weather, etc.)

Support new and existing customers to include but not limited to:

Sales & operations planning

Item and supplier changes such as

• New item Set Up, Maintenance and Acquisition

• New Supplier Set up, Maintenance and Acquisition

Margin Management

Assortment Management

Collaborate with all center-led and field teams, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Business Technology, Finance, HR and other teams to develop field-ready tools, policies, routines, procedures, playbooks, training, and other capabilities required

Support the development of overall processes to ensure standardization and compliance across all tools, resources, technology

Work cross-functionally as an enabler of center strategy, field execution, and other functions

Balance field input and creativity with the need for sustainable business process

Contribute to the achievement of financial and non-financial goals and objectives set forth by leadership

Creates and fosters high-performance culture, focused on engagement, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement with a customer focus.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

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

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Merchandising expertise in the operational/field setting.

• 5+ years management/professional experience required. Significant category management, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Multi-functional field experience including field merchandising and supply chain inventory management experience

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Methodical and organized

• Ability to take initiative and drive results

• Ability to build cross functional relationships

• Process improvement mindset

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills comfortable sharing independent thoughts and conclusions

• Strong tactical planning and leadership skills

• Proficient with technology including Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Salesforce, SUS, RME, DPR and reporting platforms

• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines while managing multiple workstreams

• Able to work collaboratively across corporate functional areas to achieve positive results

• Ability to create and analyze transactional reporting and draw conclusions that can be socialized to appropriate stakeholders

• Must be able to work on multiple complex projects concurrently and capable of working with little direct supervision.

• Quantitative problem solver: analytical thinker who can draw conclusions from multiple data sources

• Entrepreneurial spirit: embraces change and the challenge to innovate that comes with it

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

Up to 5% travel may be required for this role.

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by his or her leader.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

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.

03/20/2024