Foodbuy USA · 8 hours ago
Category Manager - Distribution - Hybrid Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expFoodbuy USA is the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions, operating as a subsidiary of Compass Group PLC. The Category Manager will manage medium to large distribution partners, focusing on optimizing contracts, enhancing supply chain efficiencies, and maintaining strong relationships with distributor partners.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Extract new value from distributor relationships through contract optimization, joint business planning and partnership activities at the direction of the Senior Manager
Owns first level escalations of BuySmart cases. Supports Compass facing Foodbuy Account Managers
Seeks to improve Supply Chain efficiencies through route to market strategies
Work with team in monitoring distributor 12-month business plans as well as the quarterly business reviews
Evaluate on-going service level requirements, maintain distributor scorecards
Act as key liaison for customer/sector service level issues and improvements
Manage monthly forecast activities work with supervisor to ensure accurate and timely forecast activities and reporting
Responsible for system data integrity and category data needs
Liaison with Business Implementation and Account Management teams to support distribution business needs
Builds and maintains strong, professional relationships with distributor partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
3-5 years' work experience in supply chain, distribution, or Foodbuy/Compass
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Project Management skills / experience
Strong analytical skills using large data sets
Basic presentation skills required
Proficiency in Excel and Power Point
Very limited travel annually
Preferred
ISM Foodservice Certification a plus
Negotiations experience a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Company
Foodbuy USA
Foodbuy, LLC is the foodservice industry’s leading procurement services organization focused on lowering purchasing and product costs for both our parent company, Compass Group, as well as for our clients and members.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Sanders
Retired CEO Foodservice & Restaurants - Strategic Advisor
Jason Marriott
Chief Financial Officer
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