Join our growing team! • Earn $26.63/hr - $40.00/hr (dependent on your experience!) RESPONSIBILITIES Perform maintenance of the facility, equipment, and systems Implement and maintain preventive maintenance on all equipment and machinery within the plant Implement building maintenance Diagnose problems, dismantle defective machines and equipment, and install new or repaired parts Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects Visually inspect and test machinery to detect malfunctions Diagnose problems, dismantle defective machines and equipment, and install new or repaired parts Preventative maintenance on all equipment and machinery Building maintenance QUALIFICATION Education High School diploma or GED Experience 1 year of maintenance experience in a food processing or manufacturing facility Skills Good reading and writing skills, Able to read blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings Mechanical aptitude
10/06/2025
Full time
Join our growing team! • Earn $26.63/hr - $40.00/hr (dependent on your experience!) RESPONSIBILITIES Perform maintenance of the facility, equipment, and systems Implement and maintain preventive maintenance on all equipment and machinery within the plant Implement building maintenance Diagnose problems, dismantle defective machines and equipment, and install new or repaired parts Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects Visually inspect and test machinery to detect malfunctions Diagnose problems, dismantle defective machines and equipment, and install new or repaired parts Preventative maintenance on all equipment and machinery Building maintenance QUALIFICATION Education High School diploma or GED Experience 1 year of maintenance experience in a food processing or manufacturing facility Skills Good reading and writing skills, Able to read blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings Mechanical aptitude
SUMMARY: Implement Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) raw material audit support/evaluation program and inspection/audit process to ensure compliance of raw material products to agreed upon specifications at a Sysco Specialty Meat Group location. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Physically and visually assess quality attributes (i.e. color, size, defects, mispacks, etc.) of raw materials against supplier or governmental specifications. Utilize email and electronic monitoring system to submit claims to suppliers on products not meeting product specifications. Follow up with suppliers on claims. Work closely with FSQA, Merchandising and/or Accounting Department to insure claims are paid. Assist in Employee Training of FSQA Programs, Policies and Procedures regarding raw material auditing. OCCASIONAL/MARGINAL JOB DUTIES: Provide assistance when necessary for FSQA Technician activities including FSQA program monitoring activities. product evaluations, plant visits, and supplier/customer communication to assist other staff members. Assist as needed in any manner capable of during emergency situations the plant President or GM determines are paramount to the business. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Frequently interacts with the following: SSMG Personnel, Operations, Sales, Merchandising as well as supplier/customer personnel. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School equivalent education with some post high school education preferred. One to 3 years meat and/or seafood industry (as appropriate) experience at a federal CFIA/FDA meat and/or seafood processing plant (as appropriate). Knowledge of meat, poultry and/or seafood products including product specifications. Experience as a Quality Assurance or Quality Control Technician in a meat or seafood processing is desirable. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Incumbent must demonstrate ability to write reports, basic business correspondence, as well as to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers in the English language. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Incumbent must demonstrate ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Incumbent must demonstrate ability to define problems, collect data and establish facts. Incumbent must demonstrate ability to interpret basic technical instructions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver's license. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use personal computer, lab equipment, food preparation equipment and office communication equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Plant audits and inspections may require lifting of products up to 100 pounds and inspection requires working in a production environment on a moving line, lifting cartons, and visual inspection. Corrected vision required for sensory analysis to identify color, clarity. Warehouse and plant audits also require close and distance vision to judge GMPs; peripheral vision and depth perception mandatory for safety. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and operating in a refrigerated environment is common. Plant audits/inspections and working at remote in-transit processing facilities and Sysco Operating Companies contain both moderate/loud noise and exposure to fumes and mechanical hazards. COMMENTS: Formal job training in TQM principles, SPC, would be beneficial. Formal quality and sensory analysis training would be helpful. Raw meat or seafood industry only experience will be accepted in lieu of combined experience.
10/06/2025
Full time
SUMMARY: Implement Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) raw material audit support/evaluation program and inspection/audit process to ensure compliance of raw material products to agreed upon specifications at a Sysco Specialty Meat Group location. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Physically and visually assess quality attributes (i.e. color, size, defects, mispacks, etc.) of raw materials against supplier or governmental specifications. Utilize email and electronic monitoring system to submit claims to suppliers on products not meeting product specifications. Follow up with suppliers on claims. Work closely with FSQA, Merchandising and/or Accounting Department to insure claims are paid. Assist in Employee Training of FSQA Programs, Policies and Procedures regarding raw material auditing. OCCASIONAL/MARGINAL JOB DUTIES: Provide assistance when necessary for FSQA Technician activities including FSQA program monitoring activities. product evaluations, plant visits, and supplier/customer communication to assist other staff members. Assist as needed in any manner capable of during emergency situations the plant President or GM determines are paramount to the business. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Frequently interacts with the following: SSMG Personnel, Operations, Sales, Merchandising as well as supplier/customer personnel. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School equivalent education with some post high school education preferred. One to 3 years meat and/or seafood industry (as appropriate) experience at a federal CFIA/FDA meat and/or seafood processing plant (as appropriate). Knowledge of meat, poultry and/or seafood products including product specifications. Experience as a Quality Assurance or Quality Control Technician in a meat or seafood processing is desirable. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Incumbent must demonstrate ability to write reports, basic business correspondence, as well as to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers in the English language. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Incumbent must demonstrate ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Incumbent must demonstrate ability to define problems, collect data and establish facts. Incumbent must demonstrate ability to interpret basic technical instructions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver's license. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use personal computer, lab equipment, food preparation equipment and office communication equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Plant audits and inspections may require lifting of products up to 100 pounds and inspection requires working in a production environment on a moving line, lifting cartons, and visual inspection. Corrected vision required for sensory analysis to identify color, clarity. Warehouse and plant audits also require close and distance vision to judge GMPs; peripheral vision and depth perception mandatory for safety. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and operating in a refrigerated environment is common. Plant audits/inspections and working at remote in-transit processing facilities and Sysco Operating Companies contain both moderate/loud noise and exposure to fumes and mechanical hazards. COMMENTS: Formal job training in TQM principles, SPC, would be beneficial. Formal quality and sensory analysis training would be helpful. Raw meat or seafood industry only experience will be accepted in lieu of combined experience.
JOB SUMMARY Individual is responsible for the growth of revenue and margin in the Seafood category. The Seafood Category Manager will assist in the development and execution of strategy for each category through: Vendor/Supplier management - builds relationships and conducts financial negotiations with suppliers Product Mix - develops and manages the vendors, suppliers, and products available Pricing - maintains competitive and relevant pricing Logistics - works with logistics to optimize supplier shipping performance Marketing - positions products through web placement, categorization, and marketing efforts Reporting - makes decisions based on reporting and provides status and timelines merchandising team members Hybrid Role: 4 days in office / 2 - 1/2 days in field Schedule: Monday - Friday / 7:00am - 4:00pm RESPONSIBILITIES Actively manages and promotes the seafood category through product curation Responsible for 100% of the frozen and fresh seafood category purchasing Spends time in the field with sales assisting in customer penetration and opening of new business Delivers high-quality category strategies Works to foster teamwork within the department and to cultivate a team environment Assists in strategy development and category financial forecasting with Category Merchandisers for each category Provide analytics and reporting on the Top 10 suppliers Make recommendations to management on category improvements Participates in "Strategic" supplier meetings with Category Merchandisers when available and/or necessary Assists in providing input for marketing, communication, and promotional activities Assists in category management activities and projects Works closely with the Admin/Project Manager to set priorities, timelines, and results reporting Develops SOPS and training materials for merchandising Manages the supplier rebate table and meets with accounting to forecast Coordinates the Merchandising training programs for the organization Transfers knowledge from category management initiatives to the organization to improve the sales and profitability of the company Handles Customer Service/sales issues where and when appropriate Keep updated on all contracts and well versed on competitive programs and changes within the supply base Works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, IT and accounting to support company goals Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Education Undergraduate degree in business or 3 years of relevant seafood sales/purchasing experience Experience 3 years' experience in SEAFOOD MERCHANDISING REQUIRED Leadership qualities and ability to coach and supervise Exceptional organization and attention to detail Strong mathematical and analytical skills Negotiation skills 3 years of planning and/or management experience Intermediate to Microsoft skills: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project management software Professional Skills Exceptional organizational skills Strong communication skills: written and verbal Independent thinker Attention to detail Excellent people skills and the ability to establish a rapport with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds Ability to write short correspondence Ability to speak and write English in a clear, understandable manner Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and processes Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment Ability to work with a diverse group of people Ability to work comfortably under pressure Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks and exceeds deadlines Ability to work independently and with a group on various on-going projects simultaneously Effectively communicate with internal and external customers (management, co-workers, vendors, and customers.) Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage functions.) Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in both oral and written form Ability to act in an ethical, honest and professional manner at all times Desire to work independently as well as in a team environment Maintain discretion with all company information regarding customers, pricing, products, and procedures Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time Must be able to bend, reach and stoop occasionally to reach file cabinets, boxes, etc Must be able to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods of time and type Requires the ability to read written instructions, reports and other documentation The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus The employee frequently is required to talk or hear The noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate
10/06/2025
Full time
JOB SUMMARY Individual is responsible for the growth of revenue and margin in the Seafood category. The Seafood Category Manager will assist in the development and execution of strategy for each category through: Vendor/Supplier management - builds relationships and conducts financial negotiations with suppliers Product Mix - develops and manages the vendors, suppliers, and products available Pricing - maintains competitive and relevant pricing Logistics - works with logistics to optimize supplier shipping performance Marketing - positions products through web placement, categorization, and marketing efforts Reporting - makes decisions based on reporting and provides status and timelines merchandising team members Hybrid Role: 4 days in office / 2 - 1/2 days in field Schedule: Monday - Friday / 7:00am - 4:00pm RESPONSIBILITIES Actively manages and promotes the seafood category through product curation Responsible for 100% of the frozen and fresh seafood category purchasing Spends time in the field with sales assisting in customer penetration and opening of new business Delivers high-quality category strategies Works to foster teamwork within the department and to cultivate a team environment Assists in strategy development and category financial forecasting with Category Merchandisers for each category Provide analytics and reporting on the Top 10 suppliers Make recommendations to management on category improvements Participates in "Strategic" supplier meetings with Category Merchandisers when available and/or necessary Assists in providing input for marketing, communication, and promotional activities Assists in category management activities and projects Works closely with the Admin/Project Manager to set priorities, timelines, and results reporting Develops SOPS and training materials for merchandising Manages the supplier rebate table and meets with accounting to forecast Coordinates the Merchandising training programs for the organization Transfers knowledge from category management initiatives to the organization to improve the sales and profitability of the company Handles Customer Service/sales issues where and when appropriate Keep updated on all contracts and well versed on competitive programs and changes within the supply base Works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, IT and accounting to support company goals Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Education Undergraduate degree in business or 3 years of relevant seafood sales/purchasing experience Experience 3 years' experience in SEAFOOD MERCHANDISING REQUIRED Leadership qualities and ability to coach and supervise Exceptional organization and attention to detail Strong mathematical and analytical skills Negotiation skills 3 years of planning and/or management experience Intermediate to Microsoft skills: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project management software Professional Skills Exceptional organizational skills Strong communication skills: written and verbal Independent thinker Attention to detail Excellent people skills and the ability to establish a rapport with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds Ability to write short correspondence Ability to speak and write English in a clear, understandable manner Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and processes Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment Ability to work with a diverse group of people Ability to work comfortably under pressure Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks and exceeds deadlines Ability to work independently and with a group on various on-going projects simultaneously Effectively communicate with internal and external customers (management, co-workers, vendors, and customers.) Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage functions.) Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in both oral and written form Ability to act in an ethical, honest and professional manner at all times Desire to work independently as well as in a team environment Maintain discretion with all company information regarding customers, pricing, products, and procedures Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time Must be able to bend, reach and stoop occasionally to reach file cabinets, boxes, etc Must be able to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods of time and type Requires the ability to read written instructions, reports and other documentation The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus The employee frequently is required to talk or hear The noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for assisting the controller RCFO Region CFO in securing financial operations, managing the accounting department, and working to create a fiscal strategy that aligns with the goals of the Company. FULL TIME ONSITE IN FREMONT CALIFORNIA Responsibilities Supervises and directs work of Accounts Payable Associates, Account Receivable Associates, Accounting Associates Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects. Prepare Sysco weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports Enter monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations Manage business license application renewals as necessary Oversee the close of multiple sets of books and records Responsible for ensuring account reconciliations are completed timely, correctly and addresses reconciling items within Sysco requirements Business process management of the underlying transactional processes are maintained and performed timely Support the weekly reporting process Support the forecast process Assist with annual Sysco budgets Make recommendations to management to improve profitability Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses Prepare and file local tax returns Participate in shrink committee Supervises and directs work of Accounts Payable Associates, Account Receivable Associates, Accounting Associates QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting Experience 5 years of accounts payable experience required, preferably with 1+ year leading others Skills Organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills Strong computer skills and knowledge of financial reporting software Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data Decision Making Authority Ensure proper reporting and compliance Issuance of financial statements
10/06/2025
Full time
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for assisting the controller RCFO Region CFO in securing financial operations, managing the accounting department, and working to create a fiscal strategy that aligns with the goals of the Company. FULL TIME ONSITE IN FREMONT CALIFORNIA Responsibilities Supervises and directs work of Accounts Payable Associates, Account Receivable Associates, Accounting Associates Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects. Prepare Sysco weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports Enter monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations Manage business license application renewals as necessary Oversee the close of multiple sets of books and records Responsible for ensuring account reconciliations are completed timely, correctly and addresses reconciling items within Sysco requirements Business process management of the underlying transactional processes are maintained and performed timely Support the weekly reporting process Support the forecast process Assist with annual Sysco budgets Make recommendations to management to improve profitability Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses Prepare and file local tax returns Participate in shrink committee Supervises and directs work of Accounts Payable Associates, Account Receivable Associates, Accounting Associates QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting Experience 5 years of accounts payable experience required, preferably with 1+ year leading others Skills Organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills Strong computer skills and knowledge of financial reporting software Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data Decision Making Authority Ensure proper reporting and compliance Issuance of financial statements
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the organization's credit policy including the assessment of credit applications and outstanding credit. Manages or performs work in some/all of the following areas: • Researching credit history • Applying acceptable credit lines and payment terms to a new customer and/or supplier accounts • Collection and maintenance of customer accounts • Follow-up correspondence, resolution and escalation of overdue accounts FULL TIME ONSITE IN PORTLAND OREGON RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews, analyzes and approves or denies customer credit applications. Manages credit hold policy, reviewing customer account status, payment and collections. Provides communications to SC'S(Sales Consultants), on customer accounts. Handles escalated collection accounts. Performs regular review of customer files to manage risk and remain compliant with audit controls. Makes recommendations on bad debt management. Daily cash posting Account Statements ACH processing Account Reconciliations New Account set ups REQUIREMENTS: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years of Accounts Receivable experience with emphasis on Collections
10/06/2025
Full time
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the organization's credit policy including the assessment of credit applications and outstanding credit. Manages or performs work in some/all of the following areas: • Researching credit history • Applying acceptable credit lines and payment terms to a new customer and/or supplier accounts • Collection and maintenance of customer accounts • Follow-up correspondence, resolution and escalation of overdue accounts FULL TIME ONSITE IN PORTLAND OREGON RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews, analyzes and approves or denies customer credit applications. Manages credit hold policy, reviewing customer account status, payment and collections. Provides communications to SC'S(Sales Consultants), on customer accounts. Handles escalated collection accounts. Performs regular review of customer files to manage risk and remain compliant with audit controls. Makes recommendations on bad debt management. Daily cash posting Account Statements ACH processing Account Reconciliations New Account set ups REQUIREMENTS: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years of Accounts Receivable experience with emphasis on Collections
JOB SUMMARY Individual is responsible for the growth of revenue and margin in the Seafood category. The Seafood Category Manager will assist in the development and execution of strategy for each category through: Vendor/Supplier management - builds relationships and conducts financial negotiations with suppliers Product Mix - develops and manages the vendors, suppliers, and products available Pricing - maintains competitive and relevant pricing Logistics - works with logistics to optimize supplier shipping performance Marketing - positions products through web placement, categorization, and marketing efforts Reporting - makes decisions based on reporting and provides status and timelines merchandising team members Hybrid Role: 4 days in office / 2 - 1/2 days in field Schedule: Monday - Friday / 7:00am - 4:00pm RESPONSIBILITIES Actively manages and promotes the seafood category through product curation Responsible for 100% of the frozen and fresh seafood category purchasing Spends time in the field with sales assisting in customer penetration and opening of new business Delivers high-quality category strategies Works to foster teamwork within the department and to cultivate a team environment Assists in strategy development and category financial forecasting with Category Merchandisers for each category Provide analytics and reporting on the Top 10 suppliers Make recommendations to management on category improvements Participates in "Strategic" supplier meetings with Category Merchandisers when available and/or necessary Assists in providing input for marketing, communication, and promotional activities Assists in category management activities and projects Works closely with the Admin/Project Manager to set priorities, timelines, and results reporting Develops SOPS and training materials for merchandising Manages the supplier rebate table and meets with accounting to forecast Coordinates the Merchandising training programs for the organization Transfers knowledge from category management initiatives to the organization to improve the sales and profitability of the company Handles Customer Service/sales issues where and when appropriate Keep updated on all contracts and well versed on competitive programs and changes within the supply base Works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, IT and accounting to support company goals Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Education Undergraduate degree in business or 3 years of relevant seafood sales/purchasing experience Experience 3 years' experience in SEAFOOD MERCHANDISING REQUIRED Leadership qualities and ability to coach and supervise Exceptional organization and attention to detail Strong mathematical and analytical skills Negotiation skills 3 years of planning and/or management experience Intermediate to Microsoft skills: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project management software Professional Skills Exceptional organizational skills Strong communication skills: written and verbal Independent thinker Attention to detail Excellent people skills and the ability to establish a rapport with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds Ability to write short correspondence Ability to speak and write English in a clear, understandable manner Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and processes Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment Ability to work with a diverse group of people Ability to work comfortably under pressure Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks and exceeds deadlines Ability to work independently and with a group on various on-going projects simultaneously Effectively communicate with internal and external customers (management, co-workers, vendors, and customers.) Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage functions.) Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in both oral and written form Ability to act in an ethical, honest and professional manner at all times Desire to work independently as well as in a team environment Maintain discretion with all company information regarding customers, pricing, products, and procedures Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time Must be able to bend, reach and stoop occasionally to reach file cabinets, boxes, etc Must be able to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods of time and type Requires the ability to read written instructions, reports and other documentation The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus The employee frequently is required to talk or hear The noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate
10/01/2025
Full time
JOB SUMMARY Individual is responsible for the growth of revenue and margin in the Seafood category. The Seafood Category Manager will assist in the development and execution of strategy for each category through: Vendor/Supplier management - builds relationships and conducts financial negotiations with suppliers Product Mix - develops and manages the vendors, suppliers, and products available Pricing - maintains competitive and relevant pricing Logistics - works with logistics to optimize supplier shipping performance Marketing - positions products through web placement, categorization, and marketing efforts Reporting - makes decisions based on reporting and provides status and timelines merchandising team members Hybrid Role: 4 days in office / 2 - 1/2 days in field Schedule: Monday - Friday / 7:00am - 4:00pm RESPONSIBILITIES Actively manages and promotes the seafood category through product curation Responsible for 100% of the frozen and fresh seafood category purchasing Spends time in the field with sales assisting in customer penetration and opening of new business Delivers high-quality category strategies Works to foster teamwork within the department and to cultivate a team environment Assists in strategy development and category financial forecasting with Category Merchandisers for each category Provide analytics and reporting on the Top 10 suppliers Make recommendations to management on category improvements Participates in "Strategic" supplier meetings with Category Merchandisers when available and/or necessary Assists in providing input for marketing, communication, and promotional activities Assists in category management activities and projects Works closely with the Admin/Project Manager to set priorities, timelines, and results reporting Develops SOPS and training materials for merchandising Manages the supplier rebate table and meets with accounting to forecast Coordinates the Merchandising training programs for the organization Transfers knowledge from category management initiatives to the organization to improve the sales and profitability of the company Handles Customer Service/sales issues where and when appropriate Keep updated on all contracts and well versed on competitive programs and changes within the supply base Works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, IT and accounting to support company goals Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Education Undergraduate degree in business or 3 years of relevant seafood sales/purchasing experience Experience 3 years' experience in SEAFOOD MERCHANDISING REQUIRED Leadership qualities and ability to coach and supervise Exceptional organization and attention to detail Strong mathematical and analytical skills Negotiation skills 3 years of planning and/or management experience Intermediate to Microsoft skills: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project management software Professional Skills Exceptional organizational skills Strong communication skills: written and verbal Independent thinker Attention to detail Excellent people skills and the ability to establish a rapport with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds Ability to write short correspondence Ability to speak and write English in a clear, understandable manner Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and processes Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment Ability to work with a diverse group of people Ability to work comfortably under pressure Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks and exceeds deadlines Ability to work independently and with a group on various on-going projects simultaneously Effectively communicate with internal and external customers (management, co-workers, vendors, and customers.) Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage functions.) Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in both oral and written form Ability to act in an ethical, honest and professional manner at all times Desire to work independently as well as in a team environment Maintain discretion with all company information regarding customers, pricing, products, and procedures Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time Must be able to bend, reach and stoop occasionally to reach file cabinets, boxes, etc Must be able to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods of time and type Requires the ability to read written instructions, reports and other documentation The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus The employee frequently is required to talk or hear The noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate