Associate Category Mgr.

112384BRJob Title:Associate Category Mgr.Location:Afflink (0261)Job Description:Responsible for working for Category Manager in achieving sales and earned income (revenue) objectives. The Category Associate Manager will be responsible for developing relationships with suppliers to negotiate marketing, promotional programs and request for proposals (RFP’s). They will also work closely with the Category Manager for accuracy of data control and information flow within their categories. Responsibilities would include working with the field purchasing and non-food specialist team to increase participation of exclusive brands and strategic suppliers with the conversion of nonstrategic vendor purchases and resolving issues related to vendor partners.Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.Works closely with Category Managers of specific product lines to analyze product assortment, profitability, and trends.Serve as a key partner and interface between Category Management, Pricing team, non-food specialist, and other functional areas for program and agreement set up including MDM & EDM.Analyze performance of categories, and maintain and update promotional documents with an explanation of analysis.Assist Category Management Team with key vendor activities and functions. Support corporate product-cutting process as assigned.Assist with managing vendor document updates, department SharePoint site. Create, analyze, and publish category reports for applied categories.Manage earned income issues between vendor and PFG, handle accounting-related inquiries, provide customer contract support, and address any quality support issues/requests (including but not limited to exclusive brands).Performs other related duties as assigned.Req Number:112384BRAddress Line 1:1400 Afflink PlaceJob Location:Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL)Shift:1st ShiftFull Time / Part Time:Full TimeEEO Statement:Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .Required Qualifications:Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experiencer >1 – 3 years, business, or related area within the foodservice industryExceptional negotiation and relationship building aptitude.Division:AfflinkJob Category:ProcurementPreferred Qualifications:Preferred QualificationsBachelors in Business, marketing or related area >1 – 3 years, business or related area within the foodservice industry. A high degree of organization along with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel skills).State:AlabamaCompany Description:AFFLINK has been a leader in supply chain management services for almost 50 years. Connecting more than 200 suppliers of packaging, janitorial, safety, foodservice, office, and MRO procurement solutions with nearly 300 independent distribution experts, AFFLINK provides innovative process and procurement solutions that drive efficiencies for today’s leading businesses.Benefits:Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)