**JOB SUMMARY:** The Director of Operational Merchandising – Assortment Execution is responsible for supporting the implementation of merchandising initiatives and driving the development of standard best practices with a focus on assortment execution designed to drive market share growth. The role will work closely with Merchandising leadership at Corporate, Market, and Region levels. They will also collaborate with leadership from other functional teams or external partners to develop and standardize the tools, processes, and solutions aligned with the key operating initiatives. The role will lead a team of colleagues who will be focused on execution activities related to common assortment in preparation for market share growth. The team will execute full end to end activities for common assortment including deployment planning and engagement, supplier & item readiness, and ongoing product performance. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Including but not be limited to: + Lead and drive standardization of key processes for our assortment initiatives. + Manage merchandising common assortment activities to create market share growth including: + Assortment discovery + Supply Chain efficiencies + Supplier readiness + Stocking Strategies + Operational Efficiencies + Inventory positioning + Demand Planning + Drive process for effective management of assortment changes + Items adds/deletions and associated maintenance + Network inventory positioning + Continuous communication loop back to GSC teams on assortment performance from field teams. + Collaborate cross functionally on Sales & Operations Planning including inbound supply chain organization and demand planning teams. + Oversees process to provide Service Level communication as necessary + Product availability + Operational concerns (weather, etc.) + Support new and existing customers to include but not limited to: + Sales & operations planning + Item and supplier changes such as + New item Set Up, Maintenance and Acquisition + New Supplier Set up, Maintenance and Acquisition + Margin Management + Assortment Management + Collaborate with all center-led and field teams, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Business Technology, Finance, HR and other teams to develop field-ready tools, policies, routines, procedures, playbooks, training, and other capabilities required + Lead the development of overall processes to ensure standardization and compliance across all tools, resources, technology + Work cross-functionally as an enabler of center strategy, field execution, and other functions + Oversee the development of standardized reporting for key processes and routines + Balance field input and creativity with the need for sustainable business process + Contribute to the achievement of financial and non-financial goals and objectives set forth by leadership + Creates and fosters high-performance culture, focused on engagement, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement with a customer focus. **REQUIRED EDUCATION:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field + Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions required. **REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:** + Merchandising expertise in the operational/field setting. + 5+ years management/professional experience required. Significant category management, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred + At least 5+ years of managing a team; remote team management preferred **PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:** + Multi-functional field experience **ABILITIES AND SKILLS:** + Critical thinking and problem solving + Methodical and organized + Ability to take initiative and drive results + Ability to build cross functional relationships + Process improvement mindset + Excellent verbal and written communication skills comfortable sharing independent thoughts and conclusions + Strong tactical planning and leadership skills + Proficient with technology including Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Salesforce, SUS, RME, DPR and reporting platforms + Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines while managing multiple workstreams + Able to work collaboratively across corporate functional areas to achieve positive results + Ability to create and analyze transactional reporting and draw conclusions that can be socialized to appropriate stakeholders + Must be able to work on multiple complex projects concurrently and capable of working with little direct supervision. + Quantitative problem solver: analytical thinker who can draw conclusions from multiple data sources + Entrepreneurial spirit: embraces change and the challenge to innovate that comes with it **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** + The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** + The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. + The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. **TRAVEL REQUIREMENT** + Up to 10% travel may be required for this role. NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by his or her leader. \#LI-MS1 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.