What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Merchandising position at Sysco?
Job Summary:
This is a merchandising position responsible for overall performance and management of the merchandising department, including:
- End customer order fulfillment
- Inventory management to maintain the lowest possible DSO (day sales outstanding)
- Merchandising activities that enhance profitability (realized equity and earned income overall gross margin)
- Sales growth support
- Logistics
- Warehouse operations efficiencies related to inbound product
Responsibilities:
- Direct local merchandising and supplier resources
- Negotiate and manage local level programs
- Grow company, gross margin and earned income while achieving company sales and operational efficiency targets
- Manage shrink and approve credits
- Purchasing and merchandising of products to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability of department operations
Qualifications:
- Education: 4-year degree (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
- Experience: 4 years in purchasing (Produce or foodservice distribution)
- Professional Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, effective written/oral communication skills, strong analytical skills
Affirmative Action Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to protected factors under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
