• Assistant Category Manager

    Performance Food Group (Englewood, CO)


    120854BR

    Job Title:

    Assistant Category Manager

    Location:

    Vistar Corporate (9002)

    Job Description:

    The Assistant Category Manager will be responsible for managing a small category of suppliers and products. The Assistant Category Manager will investigate the best possible product for th best possible value and will negotiate program support. This role manages existing programs within their assigned category, and collaborates with replenishment buyers.

     

    Measures supplier performance within assigned category, including supplier score-carding and regularly scheduled category and supplier reviews.

     

    Seeks out new suppliers, products, and opportunities for innovation within assigned category. Conducts vendor/broker meetings within assigned category.

     

    Develops plans for category growth and profit opportunities.

     

    Assists Category Managers with analytics pertaining to larger category development opportunities and supplier meetings/presentations.

     

    Manages rebate programs, ensuring sensitive information is handled appropriately, and overstocked products.

     

    Responds to vendor, sales, customer service questions and requests in a friendly, timely, quality manner.

     

    Consults with appropriate stakeholders on customer requests regarding product specifications, quality, and other inquiries/issues as necessary.

     

    Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Req Number:

    120854BR

    Address Line 1:

    188 Inverness Drive West

    Job Location:

    Englewood, Colorado (CO)

    Shift:

    1st Shift

    Full Time / Part Time:

    Full Time

    EEO Statement:

    Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .

    Required Qualifications:

    High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

     

    2-4 years of experience in food/bev category management. Exceptional negotiation and relationship building aptitude.

    Division:

    VISTAR

    Job Category:

    Procurement

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Bachelors

    State:

    Colorado

    Company Description:

    Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America’s leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what’s right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

    Benefits:

    Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)

    Compensation:

    $70k-$75k base salary + 15% annual bonus potential