Head of Category

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Syscoireland Full time

Head of Category & Trading (9-12months) - Sysco Ireland

Overview

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Head of Category & Trading to drive growth and lead the Category & Trading teams, maintaining the customer at the heart of everything we do. The role can be based in Dublin, Limerick or Belfast.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver the strategic growth objectives
  • Deliver the annual P&L budget and prepare regular forecasts and business reviews
  • Prepare, maintain & manage continuity & contingency planning
  • Establish strong relationships and agendas with key suppliers
  • Lead and motivate the trading & category management teams to drive profitable growth through efficient operations and strong commercial execution
  • Drive significant department efficiencies & cost reduction improvements in the business
  • Deliver key capital projects on time and within budget
  • Ensure all departmental & inter departmental SOPs are updated & in line with market & business standards
  • Oversee & deliver process improvements & changes supporting key business goals & standards
  • Manage team strategy & attendance at Trade Shows ensuring in year ROI
  • Review and completion annual CMPs and incentive tracking
  • Manage & support team proficiency on all CRM, Data & software tools required
  • Develop market intel dashboards & deliver weekly, monthly & quarterly updates & insights
  • Develop Sysco Brand in line with business goals
  • Support building of FY strategy to achieve business goals for Case growth, EI & GM cash / %
  • Manage and co-coordinate interdepartmental deliverables and relationships
  • Represent the company with all key stakeholders internally and externally
Requirements
  • Third Level Degree in a Business / Procurement / Food Service related discipline
  • Proven high level of commercial expertise within the Food Service industry with a minimum of 7 years' experience operating at a senior level
  • Results-based with a proven track record of applying financial, commercial & strategic skills to a range of business-related objectives
  • Experience using consumer insights, competitive assessment, pricing, JBP planning and financial analysis
  • A proactive approach to problem solving and issue resolution
  • Decisive by nature with strong analytical skills
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel to intermediate-advanced level
  • Full clean B driving license
  • The role will involve travel, so flexibility is required
Sysco Ireland Culture
  • Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers\' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
  • Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
  • Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
  • A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for memorable dining experiences.

The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are not definitive and may change to meet the needs of the business.

Sysco Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.

Job details
  • Seniority level: Director
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Distribution, General Business, and Purchasing
  • Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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