US Foods · 10 hours ago
Category Manager
Salem, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expUS Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the United States, and they are seeking a Category Manager to support and execute the implementation of the division category strategy. The role involves developing implementation plans, reviewing product assortments, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring alignment with national strategies for multiple Distribution Centers.
E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Develop implementation plan for category strategy customized for multiple Distribution Centers
Ensure implementation is in alignment with overall US Foods category strategy and goals and defined Area needs
Review assigned Area product assortment and gauge product penetration, noting slow or dead SKUs as well as growth opportunities
Responsible for profitable sales growth within assigned categories for their Area
Request exception SKUs, as needed, to finalize Area assortment, determine DWOs, and create conversion plans
Ensure Area product assortment is in alignment with US Foods category strategy and work to reduce SKU duplication
Ensure all local customer needs are met and are aligned with the national strategies
Maintain lead role in consistently gathering local market data for multiple DCs in assigned Area (including trends) through feedback and intelligence from culinary team, sales staff, and vendor partners
Report new product opportunities and provide data on competitors
Finalize Area assortment and core complement and exception SKUs
Facilitate product training and new product introductions, with DSS, Specialists and sales staff
Ensure product/brand message is in alignment with overall USF strategy
Work closely with the culinary team, conducting planning meetings to identify accounts and categories and their potential opportunities
Support and facilitate all FSQA inquiries for the assigned Area through appropriate procedures and work closely with the Region team on any national or regional vendor issues
Support major Area-specific account bids through thorough analysis, coordinate customer on-boarding, and keep sales staff informed of ongoing category strategy
Other duties assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Four-year college degree in business or related field, or equivalent field experience required
Must possess a minimum of 7 years category management experience required
Must possess the ability to operate successfully within a matrix organization, working effectively with multiple groups
Must be able to work in a team setting, drive organizational transformations and support change management within the organization
Must be able to provide fact-based recommendations across a variety of management levels resulting in buy-in and improvement in category performance
Must be self-directed and highly motivated, possessing a strong business acumen
Sound interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, and Excel required; working knowledge of PowerPoint is required working knowledge of Microsoft Access a plus
Preferred
Project management experience preferred, ideally this experience will derive from the food service or food manufacturing industries
Benefits
Health insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Company
US Foods
US Foods is a foodservice distributor that provides its customers with innovative food offerings and a suite of business solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
National Safety CouncilKohlberg Kravis RobertsCommonwealth's Opportunity Fund
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
2024-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Dirk Locascio
Chief Financial Officer
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Greg Schaffner
Regional president
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