Full-Time

Product Support Advisor

Center of the Plate, Usbl

Posted on 1/13/2025

Sysco

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

No salary listed

Mid, Senior

Tampa, FL, USA + 3 more

More locations: Florida, USA | Jacksonville, FL, USA | Winter Garden, FL, USA

The job requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.

Category
Inventory Management
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment
  • Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to drive positive merchandising change
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization and collaborate with dotted line reporting
  • Ability to collaborate and facilitate timely communication
  • Ability to work cross-functionally
  • Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise
  • Strong written & verbal communications skills
  • Strong organizational & planning skills
  • Ability to execute all Merchandising standard processes
  • Strong supplier negotiation skills and ability to form a professional working relationship with suppliers and brokers
  • Strong excel skills
Responsibilities
  • Execute Category Management and other initiatives within assigned categories
  • Responsible for Category success and overall Support of Corporate core suppliers
  • Communicate with planners/suppliers/brokers/sales team/customer service
  • Manage and promote local assortment within assigned categories to achieve company goals
  • Manage local supplier and broker relationships
  • Provide input, support, and guidance to operation company (OpCo) Sales Specialist
  • Facilitate corporate assortment training at the operation company (OpCo) as required
  • Conduct local supplier reviews and negotiations using corporate best business practices
  • Negotiate/secure supplier-funded customer deviated pricing
  • Facilitate negotiations and management of local Earned Income programs
  • Manage and review company Earned Income components
  • Work with supplier Category Captains or Advisors for focus categories as required
  • Support inventory depletion process by identifying items to be discontinued and assisting in supplier negotiations to return products
  • Drive results on focus categories and support promotional activities and selling events
  • Direct line of contact for local sales and communicate with and assist Sales on all issues
  • New item and Vendor creation
  • Drive increased Sysco Brand sales
  • Manage category equities and market pricing to support pricing integrity in conjunction with RevMan team
  • Collaborate and review Sales and GP results of Market Cost Price changes with Revenue Management team
  • Provide market commodity/industry news and updates to the sales organization

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products, including food items and kitchen equipment, along with marketing and operational consulting services tailored to the needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive support, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" to help businesses adapt to changing dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a foodservice operation easier and more profitable for its clients.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1970

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
  • The rise of ghost kitchens presents opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
  • AI integration in supply chain management can enhance Sysco's operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • The Listeria-related recall poses reputational and legal risks for Sysco.
  • A potential Teamsters strike in Houston could disrupt Sysco's supply chain.
  • Involvement in the Burford Litigation Finance saga may lead to financial challenges.

What makes Sysco unique

  • Sysco offers a comprehensive range of products and services for diverse clientele.
  • The company provides marketing services to boost clients' online presence and customer attraction.
  • Sysco's B2B model focuses on convenience and support for restaurant operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

Company News

Bloomberg Law
Feb 26th, 2025
Sysco Gets New Law Head Amid Burford Litigation Finance Saga (2)

Sysco's hired a half-dozen assistant general counsel and installed lawyers in other executive roles over the last year, including chief compliance officer Justin Ross, who came aboard in mid-2024 after holding the same title at FedEx Corp.

The Manila Times
Feb 25th, 2025
Sysco Names Jennifer Kaplan Schott Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

Schott joins Sysco with over 25 years of in-house and large law firm experience.

Simply Wall St
Feb 22nd, 2025
Sysco (NYSE:SYY) Recalls Shakes Due To Listeria Fears Ensures Enhanced Food Safety Measures

Sysco (NYSE:SYY) recently announced a recall of frozen supplemental shakes due to a Listeria outbreak, highlighting its commitment to food safety standards.

Local 12
Feb 22nd, 2025
Recalled shakes reportedly kill 11 people, sicken 38 due to Listeria contamination

The FDA announced on Friday that all frozen supplemental shakes produced by Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial were recalled due to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes which killed 11 people.

Stockhouse
Jan 17th, 2025
Happy Belly Food Group secures national distribution with Sysco

Happy Belly Food Group (CSE:HBFG), a stock providing exposure to emerging food brands, has signed a national distribution agreement with Sysco (NYSE:SYY), a global leader in food product distribution that generated US$78 billion in sales in fiscal 2024.

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