Product Support Advisor – Food Manufacturing

Sysco

. Support the Buckhead | Newport Meat & Seafood companies merchandising departments by driving local category initiatives and maintaining communication across vendors, sales, and merchandising .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,700 - $109,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing vendor relationships, executing merchandising strategies, and supporting sales initiatives within foodservice, retail, or distribution environments. Proficient in utilizing merchandising systems and Excel for effective inventory management and communication across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor Relationship ManagementMerchandising Systems KnowledgeStrong Excel SkillsOrganizational SkillsConflict Management

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Hard Skills

Merchandising StrategiesInventory ManagementCategory TransitionsSales TrackingData Management

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem SolvingClear CommunicationAdaptabilityTime Management

Tools & Technologies

MPC RecordsCode/SUPC Records

Industry Keywords

FoodserviceRetailDistributionSalesMerchandising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Buckhead | Newport Meat & Seafood companies merchandising departments by driving local category initiatives and maintaining communication across vendors, sales, and merchandising
Serve as first point of contact for B|N Sales and USBL merchandising questions
Provide backup support to the Merchandising team
Serve as point of contact with key vendors and suppliers
Communicate with Merchandisers, Suppliers, Brokers, and Sales on vendor-related issues
Assist Sales with merchandising-related issues and product availability, pack changes, substitutions, pricing, and product questions
Manage broker relationships and support supplier negotiations when needed
Drive local category initiatives and support merchandising transitions and promotional activities
Support national and local merchandising strategies
Facilitate category training and act as SME on USBL-related questions
Execute earned income programs and local marketing efforts
Create and maintain MPC and Code/SUPC records aligned with B|N Master Data guidelines
Standardize and maintain accurate item descriptions across regional systems
Assist with code setup and transitions
Manage freeze-by reports and 270+ sales/inventory tracking
Identify aging or slow-moving inventory and coordinate returns or sales strategies
Serve as backup to the Merchandiser

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full time onsite in Hampshire, Illinois or Northwood, Ohio
Travel: 5% or as needed
Strong Excel skills preferred
Ability to manage conflict and communicate clearly across departments
Proactive, solution-oriented approach to identifying and resolving issues
Able to adapt to change and work cross-functionally
Knowledge of merchandising systems and category transitions
Strong organizational and time management skills
Experience with foodservice, retail, or distribution environments preferred
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

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