Product Support Advisor - Produce
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Required Skills
- Data AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelRelationship management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in retail, wholesale, distribution, or category management environments
- Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a high-volume operational setting
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to engage multiple stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
- Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills for reporting and pricing analysis
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and drive results under tight timelines
- Experience in food distribution or produce category management is a plus
Responsibilities
- Execute category management initiatives and support assigned product categories within the produce segment
- Collaborate with suppliers, brokers, planners, and sales teams to ensure effective communication and product alignment
- Manage local assortment, including item additions, discontinuations, and inventory optimization efforts
- Support supplier negotiations, including pricing discussions, promotional funding, and earned income programs
- Facilitate product training sessions and provide updates to sales teams on assortment and market trends
- Maintain and strengthen supplier and broker relationships to support category growth and execution
- Assist in driving corporate and local merchandising strategies, including Sysco brand sales initiatives
- Support inventory depletion and product lifecycle management to improve efficiency and reduce waste
- Monitor market pricing, commodity trends, and category performance in collaboration with revenue management teams
- Provide ongoing support to sales teams by addressing product-related inquiries and operational needs
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