Product Support Advisor – Produce

Sysco

. Execute Category Management and other initiatives within assigned categories .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,300 - $118,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Category Management, supplier negotiation, and inventory management while effectively collaborating across functions to drive sales and achieve corporate goals. Strong ability to communicate and manage relationships with suppliers, brokers, and internal teams to facilitate successful merchandising initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category ManagementSupplier NegotiationInventory ManagementStrong Excel SkillsRetail/Wholesale Experience

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementSupplier NegotiationInventory ManagementMerchandising ProcessesSales AnalysisMarket PricingEarned Income ManagementConflict ResolutionCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Multi-taskingCollaborationProactive AttitudeFacilitation SkillsConflict Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

RetailWholesaleDistributionSupplier RelationshipsSales Team CollaborationCorporate Best PracticesMarket Commodity NewsPromotional ActivitiesCustomer Order FulfillmentLocal Assortment Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute Category Management and other initiatives within assigned categories
Support category success and corporate core suppliers
Communicate with planners, suppliers, brokers, sales team, and customer service
Manage and promote local assortment within assigned categories to achieve company goals
Manage local supplier and broker relationships
Provide input, support, and guidance to OpCo Sales Specialists
Facilitate corporate assortment training at the OpCo as required
Conduct local supplier reviews and negotiations using corporate best business practices
Negotiate and secure supplier-funded customer deviated pricing
Facilitate negotiations and management of local Earned Income programs
Manage and review company Earned Income components
Work with supplier Category Captains or Advisors for focus categories as required
Support inventory depletion by identifying discontinued items and assisting in supplier negotiations to return products
Drive results on focus categories and support promotional activities and selling events
Serve as direct line of contact for local sales and assist Sales with issues
Create new items and vendors
Drive increased Sysco Brand sales
Manage category equities and market pricing with the Revenue Management team
Review Sales and GP results of Market Cost Price changes with Revenue Management
Provide market commodity, industry news, and updates to the sales organization
Support high-end customer order fulfillment and inventory management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions
3+ years of experience
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment
Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to drive positive merchandising change
Ability to work with all levels of the organization and collaborate with dotted line reporting
Ability to collaborate and facilitate timely communication
Ability to work cross-functionally
Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise
Strong written & verbal communications skills
Strong organizational & planning skills
Ability to execute all Merchandising standard processes
Strong supplier negotiation skills and ability to form a professional working relationship with suppliers and brokers
Strong excel skills
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan
Sysco benefits (details provided at SyscoBenefits.com)
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities