Category Manager - Distribution - Hybrid Charlotte

Category Manager - Distribution - Hybrid Charlotte

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We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses.

We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group – which is the world’s largest contract food and support services provider.

We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates’ careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open‑door environment.

Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST
, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency.
People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do  is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.

The primary duty of this position is management of medium to large, assigned distribution partners. Duties include establishing and executing business plans, gaining a complete understanding of customer purchasing, identifying opportunities to increase value‑add services, and facilitating quarterly strategic planning meetings with distributors.

• 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 Buy Smart 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3-5 years’ work experience in supply chain, distribution, or Foodbuy/Compass.
• ISM Food service Certification a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Project Management skills / experience.
• Strong analytical skills using large data sets.
• Negotiations experience a plus.
• Basic presentation skills required.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power Point.
• Very limited travel annually.

Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the…