Sysco Brand Specialist

Employment Type Full time

Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Syscos 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

Responsible for leading teams and processes associated with the management of the organizations sales, marketing and/or product management operations. Activities include:

• Planning, developing and delivering the marketing strategy for products/services and associated brand(s).
• Evaluating, measuring, and managing the product/brand profit and loss (P&L) (e.g., budgeting, expenditures, profitability, return-on-investment, etc.).
• Ensuring product volume/profit targets are met.

Description

JOB SUMMARYThis role is responsible for maintaining profitable value-added, wholesale and PRDC business dedicated to existing Sysco customers. This person is responsible for establishing and maintaining active relationships with the merchandisers at each Sysco operating company (OpCo) to provide excellent customer service to each OpCo. This person is also the liaison between Sysco OpCo and the value-added and operations departments within the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keying in orders from each operating company (OpCo) for all value-added and distribution items.
• Communicating all orders to each department in time for all cut-off.
• Distribute pick tickets and load sheets to all Sysco pullers once the orders are in and complete.
• Give direction to Sysco pullers for all changes to orders, all cross-dock information, any changes in driver schedules, etc.
• Handling all reporting requests both scheduled and those that come up during each week.
• Maintain working relationships with all departments in OpCo to facilitate complete, on time, accurate loading of all outbound Sysco trucks including cross-dock items.
• Develop and maintain great working relationships with all produce managers, produce specialists, sales leadership and merchandising teams at each Sysco OpCo servicing.
• Facilitate the pricing of all products from the value-added departments as well as distribution and ensure it has been sent off to all interested parties each week.
• Communicate any market issues.

QUALIFICATIONSEducation

• College degree or work experience equivalent.

Experience

• 1 year of sales or operational distribution experience preferred.

Professional Skills

• Experience with MS Office.
• Strong numeric and alphanumeric data entry skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Working knowledge and understanding of distribution and warehousing procedures preferred.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITYMost important decisions made fully independently:

• Pricing on buyouts, weekly pricing on any distribution items.
• Credits under $500.
• Rescheduling loading of trucks to ensure timely completion of orders.

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

• Solutions for miss-ships.
• Credits over $500.

ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTINGSupervisor Title

• Sysco Champion

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

Were looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.