Category Manager - Food

This purpose of the Category Manager is to maximize category sales and gross profit within the assigned category, thereby effecting positive results on the company's overall market share.

* Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code

* Maximize sales within assigned category in order to increase branch profitability and overall gross company profit

* Manage the day-to-day tasks and perform training of Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Assistants to ensure optimal performance of the Purchasing division

* Perform administrative functions and data analysis supporting key sales initiatives, including retailer performance and various ad hoc analysis to streamline and enhance the buying process

* Manage vendor relationships to drive continuous improvement

* Monitor performance of products within assigned category in order to achieve budgeted goals

* Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of direct reports

* Ensure quality and packaging standards are met and maintained

* Educate District Sales Reps and associated personnel involved in the Purchasing function on products with assigned category

Job Qualifications:

* 3 years of Purchasing or equivalent business experience

* Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint applications

* Previous management experience preferred * Valid driver's license is required for driving to perform company business

* Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format

* Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses

* Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications

* Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or related industry.