Performance Food Group

Foodservice Category Manager

Performance Food Group$80K — $110K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5-7 years related experience in purchasing and customer relations.
  • 6 months to 1 year of supervisory or management experience.
  • Foodservice distribution experience preferred.
  • Analytical skills for inventory and financial management.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet customer needs.
  • Monitor and address over-committed or urgent items.
  • Increase inventory turns upon reaching full truckloads.
  • Resolve issues with slow moving and dead inventory.
  • Stay updated on product knowledge by attending events.
  • Train customers on product knowledge.
  • Negotiate pricing, freight rates, cash discounts and terms.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic sector.
  • Engagement in industry events like food shows and seminars.
  • Variety of responsibilities across purchasing and vendor management.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
To manage the customer relations, purchasing, and financial management functions related to your product category in order to achieve maximum profits and customer satisfaction. To coordinate the buying, selling, and merchandising efforts of the vendor and distributor, resulting in satisfied customers, profitable sales and above average in-stock percentages, inventory turns, and days accounts payable outstanding.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet customers' needs.
  • Monitor over-committed and urgent items.
  • Increase inventory turns upon reaching full truckloads.
  • Resolve slow moving and dead inventory by selling it or billing customer for it.
  • Keep your product knowledge up to date by attending and participating in special events such as food shows, buying shows, and seminars.
  • Be responsible for knowing your products and for product knowledge training for customers.
  • Review over-committed, urgent items, buyer's outs, stock adjustments, receiving discrepancies, and sales below cost reports.
  • Negotiate buy brackets, inbound freight rates, backhaul dollars, cash discounts, extended terms, and earned income.
  • Ensure costing and pricing accuracy, with special attention to changes, discrepancies, and customer audits.
  • Process returns to vendors including entering vendor bill backs before merchandise leaves our buildings.
  • Assist accounting with invoicing customers for storage and finance charges on excess inventory.
  • Set up vendor bill backs with Vice President of Purchasing.
  • Review monthly reports.
  • Work with Accounts Payable to ensure that vendor bill backs are promptly billed and deducted.
  • Review vendor accounts receivable list.
  • Review all customer credit memos and bill back to manufacturers.
  • Work with Accounts Payable to negotiate, approve, and resolve all billing vs. receiving discrepancies, vendor bill back issues, lost cash discount negotiations, etc.
  • Maximize days accounts payable purchases outstanding.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.


Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

5-7 Years related experience
6 months - 1 year supervisory or management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: Bachelors

Preferred Experience: 6-10 Years
Foodservice distribution and purchasing management experience.

About Performance Food Group

Performance Food Group delivers more than 150,000 food and related products to customers across the United States, but that’s not all. They build lasting relationships with their customers, doing everything we can to ensure success.

Performance Food Group Careers

Join the dynamic team at Performance Food Group (PFG), one of the largest foodservice distributors in the nation, and propel your career to new heights in an industry-leading company. At PFG, we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity, innovation, and growth, offering unparalleled job opportunities across various sectors of the food distribution industry.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a rewarding journey with Performance Food Group, where you can leverage your skills to drive significant change and efficiency in the foodservice sector. Our team at PFG is dedicated to excellence and leadership in delivering top-notch service and products to our customers.

Innovate and Lead

At PFG, innovation and leadership go hand in hand. Join our team to lead projects that transform the foodservice distribution landscape. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of food distribution.

Be Part of a Great Team

Performance Food Group is not just a company; it’s a community. Here, you will work alongside professionals who are leaders in their fields, committed to sharing their knowledge and experience. Our culture promotes teamwork, professional growth, and networking, all within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Career Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted diversity training, leadership programs, and continuous professional development. Whether you are looking for an internship, entry-level position, or a managerial role, PFG offers a ladder to success, providing the tools and training necessary to grow your career.

Explore Job Opportunities

From logistics and supply chain management to sales and customer relations, the career paths at Performance Food Group are diverse and fulfilling. We are actively hiring and looking for individuals who are passionate, curious, and eager to drive innovation in the foodservice industry.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a PFG internship. Gain hands-on experience, develop essential industry skills, and make invaluable networking connections. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the foodservice distribution industry, preparing you for full-time employment in your chosen field.

Benefits and Culture

At Performance Food Group, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including health care, retirement plans, and wellness programs, designed to meet the needs of our diverse team members. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring that every team member can achieve their personal and professional goals.

Stay Connected

Join the Performance Food Group team to stay ahead in your career. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for driven, creative, and solution-oriented team players. Start your journey with us today, and help us redefine the standards of foodservice distribution.

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Learn more about Performance Food Group
Size
23,000 employees
Market Cap
$9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$174.5 million
Founded
1875
5 Year Trend
+24.9%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
NASDAQ

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