Category Manager, Food Distribution

We Deliver the Goods:Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition SummaryManage the customer relations, purchasing, and financial management functions related to assigned product category in order to achieve maximum profits and customer satisfaction. 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. Interfaces with customers, vendors, management, warehouse personnel, and the Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Transportation, Information Services, Inbound Freight Traffic personnel, Vice President, Purchasing and other Purchasing personnel. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.Position Responsibilities:Ongoing Evaluation of product lines,programsand pricing, to identify where there are opportunitiesto make changes or maximize our current supplier relationships.Act as leadership tothe purchasingteam/ buyersby givingappropriate direction,supportand guidance in all areas theyimpact. Service level/ out of stocks, expiration issues, aged inventory, EOQ, days on hand, and best buying practices.Conduct Supplier meetings on a quarterly basis to discussopportunities ,newitemsor changes to currentassortment, current#s,programs and any gaps that may be present.Act assalessupportto our 150 plus sales team.To include researching products, newsuppliers, pricing, and negotiatingdeals to stay competitive.Take ownership of Aged Inventory and finding solutions in a timely manner.Work with sales, finance, and marketing to identify key opportunities for sales growthPerforms other related duties as assigned.

Created: 2026-01-29