Job Profile SummaryResponsible for achieving company inventory management goals for assigned Planners, Suppliers or Categories which includes but is not limited to exemplary customer service, PO (purchase order) accuracy (cost, quantity, dates), minimal spoilage and shrink, and managing inventory tothe 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
Demonstrate an intermediate level of proficiency of the Manhattan 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
Manage purchase order costing and date accuracy through confirmations and alerts
Follow supplier and corporate market conditions/trends to identify purchasing opportunities
Provide basic demand planning support and field feedback to Corporate Planner for action and/or alignment
QUALIFICATIONSEducation
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
#LI-CYS4AFFIRMATIVE 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.
