Category Manager, Food Distribution
Company: Performance Foodservice
Location: Oakwood
Posted on: March 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and
benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee
Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance,
Paid Time Off, and much more Growth opportunities performing
essential work to support America’s food distribution system Safe
and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards,
recognition, and respect Position Summary Manage the customer
relations, purchasing, and financial management functions related
to assigned product category in order to achieve maximum profits
and customer satisfaction. Coordinate the buying, selling, and
merchandising efforts of the vendor and distributor, resulting in
satisfied customers, profitable sales and above average in-stock
percentages, inventory turns, and days accounts payable
outstanding. Interfaces with customers, vendors, management,
warehouse personnel, and the Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Customer
Service, Transportation, Information Services, Inbound Freight
Traffic personnel, Vice President, Purchasing and other Purchasing
personnel. Functions as a team member within the department and
organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best
serve the company. Position Responsibilities: Ongoing Evaluation of
product lines, programs and pricing, to identify where there are
opportunities to make changes or maximize our current supplier
relationships. Act as leadership to the purchasing team/ buyers by
giving appropriate direction, support and guidance in all areas
they impact. Service level/ out of stocks, expiration issues, aged
inventory, EOQ, days on hand, and best buying practices. Conduct
Supplier meetings on a quarterly basis to discuss opportunities
,new items or changes to current assortment, current s, programs
and any gaps that may be present. Act as sales support to our 150
plus sales team. To include researching products, new suppliers,
pricing, and negotiating deals to stay competitive. Take ownership
of Aged Inventory and finding solutions in a timely manner. Work
with sales, finance, and marketing to identify key opportunities
for sales growth Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
4-6 years of foodservice distribution and purchasing experience
Company description Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline
distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of
local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels,
healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team
of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close
relationships with customers — providing advice on improving
operations, menu development, product selection, and operational
strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also
goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve
their dreams. Awards and Accolades 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 ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and
supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
Keywords: Performance Foodservice, Marietta , Category Manager, Food Distribution, Sales , Oakwood, Georgia
