Inventory Planner at Sysco

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Distribution, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
3+ years of experience; may substitute equivalent combination of education and experience in place of 3 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience (Bachelor's: +1 year Inventory Management/Purchasing experience)
Experience working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment
Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in distributor with 10,000+ SKUs preferred
Proficient Excel skills
Strong communication skills with stakeholders on any gaps in product service level
Ability to work cross-functionally across the enterprise
Superb attention to detail and follow up
Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise
Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Adapt to change based on company’s priorities
Understand/execute standard replenishment processes and best practices
Excellent tactical replenishment execution skills
Solid organizational and planning skills
Negotiate with suppliers to execute the inventory depletion process
Knowledgeable of product forecasting

Responsibilities

Take strategic action to maintain inventory levels while maximizing customer service levels
Manage Inventory DSO, aged inventory, obsolete inventory, spoilage, and shrink to achieve company goals
Collaborate with the local, market, and corporate merchandising teams, suppliers, and other functional areas
Demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in the Manhattan inventory planning tool Demand Planning Replenishment (DPR) to drive team performance via DPR scorecards, dashboards, and merchandising KPIs
Work with the logistics team to maximize supply chain efficiencies
Collaborate/strategize with Inbound Planning to develop programs to maximize efficiencies of receiving and warehousing
Manage Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) count (min 2,300-4,000 SKUs vendor direct, 3500+ redistributed or 750 purchase order perishable lines weekly) and resolve replenishment issues as required
Sustain performance at required level while meeting established KPIs
Execute purchasing of new items and proper system setup timely
Actively process Salesforce 360 requests including NISR and MSR requests in a timely manner
Follow and react to market conditions within established corporate and market guidelines
Understand seasonal trends for aligned suppliers
Manage and understand commodity purchasing dynamics
Execute enterprise purchasing initiatives
Confirm all POs for pricing and quantity
Investigate and resolve late/missing POs
Respond and resolve Cora requests in a timely manner
Achieve company inventory management goals for aligned suppliers including exemplary customer service, PO accuracy (cost, quantity, dates), minimal spoilage and shrink, and managing inventory to the lowest possible DSO
Execute replenishment strategy supporting supply chain efficiencies in conjunction with shipping/receiving, warehousing, order filling/picking/packing, and inventory control/records management
Utilize inventory systems to achieve optimum inventory and service levels through supplier/item level settings, supply chain best practices, policies, and procedures

Skills

Manhattan DPR

Inventory Management

Demand Planning

Replenishment

Purchase Orders

SKU Management

Supply Chain

Warehousing

Logistics

KPI Analysis

DSO Management

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.

Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.

Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.

The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.

Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.

The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.

Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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