Director, Merchandising

Sysco Corporation

$90K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • 4+ years in purchasing, specifically in Produce or foodservice distribution
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Experience in managing local assortment to meet sales demands
  • Skilled in market monitoring to increase market share

Responsibilities

  • Direct local merchandising and supplier resources
  • Negotiate and manage local level programs
  • Grow company gross margin and earned income while meeting sales and operational efficiency targets
  • Manage shrink and approve credits
  • Oversee purchasing and merchandising to enhance customer satisfaction and department profitability

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package as per Sysco's offerings
  • Access to educational resources
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Health and wellness programs
Full Job Description

Company:

US1130 FreshPoint West Coast Florida, Inc., Division of FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc.

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

33610

Travel Percentage:  

0

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.  Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

JOB SUMMARY

This is a merchandising position responsible for overall performance and management of the merchandising department which includes but is not limited to: end customer order fulfillment, inventory management with intent to maintain lowest possible DSO (day sales outstanding), merchandising activities that enhance profitability (realized equity and earned income overall gross margin), support sales growth, Logistics, assist in achieving warehouse operations efficiencies as it relates to inbound product, management and directing department staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Direct local merchandising and supplier resources
  • Negotiate and manage local level programs
  • Grow company, gross margin and earned income while achieving company sales and operational efficiency targets
  • Manage shrink and approve credits
  • Manage the purchasing and merchandising of products in an effort to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability of department operations


QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • 4-year degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)

Experience

  • 4 years in purchasing (Produce or foodservice distribution)

Professional Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, effective written/oral communication skills, strong analytical skills
  • Manages local OpCo (operating company) assortment to meet sales demands and execute and support category growth initiatives
  • Monitor market to increase market share
  • Negotiate and manage local level programs
  • Projection and budget management

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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

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