Employment Type : Full-Time
Company: Zip Code: Minimum Level of Education: Minimum Years of Experience: Employment Type: Travel Percentage: JOB SUMMARY Responsible for achieving company inventory management goals for assigned Market Planners which includes but is not limited to exemplary customer service, PO (purchase order) accuracy (cost, quantity, dates), minimal spoilage and shrink, and managing inventory to the lowest possible DSO (daily sales outstanding) RESPONSIBILITIES Achieve planned inventory management Service Level, DSO, and Spoilage goals while maximizing operational efficiencies Review critical items and take necessary action to support end customer service level Review daily out of stock report, communicate to sales as needed and expedite orders appropriately Manage inbound POs by confirming for cost, quantity and dates, overdue orders, Overages, shorts, and damage, etc Maintain forecasting system parameters to manage demand changes customer events, business shifts, and seasonality changes as needed Market Merchandising point of contact for inquiries from cross-functional teams at the operating company, market, and corporate level. Demonstrate an intermediate level of proficiency of the Manhatten inventory planning tool DPR (demand planning system), to drive teams performance as indicated by DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising KPIs Support returns to suppliers as required Support product recalls as required Provide basic demand planning support for Market Planner Manage purchase order costing and date accuracy through confirmations and alerts Follow supplier and corp market conditions/trends to identify purchasing opportunities Provide demand planning support and field feedback for Market Planner for action and/or alignment QUALIFICATIONS Education High school diploma Bachelor's degree Experience 1+ year professional business experience or relevant Bachelor's degree in lieu of experience. Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment Strong excel skills Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in distributor with 10,000+ SKUs Professional Skills Ability to resolve conflicts quickly, research issues, and follow up with timely communication to all key stakeholders Ability to quickly learn to understand systems to answer basic inquires without escalating Ability to work cross-functionally across the enterprise Strong attention to details and follow up Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and planning skills Excellent written and verbal communications skills Ability to understand/execute standard replenishment processes and best practices BENEFITS INFORMATION: HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment and masks provided Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. 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.