Foodservice Procurement & Inventory Specialist

FreshPoint Oahu, Ltd. (FreshPoint Hawaii, LLC); Arizona; On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a procurement professional to manage products inventory, purchase orders, and supplier relations. The role focuses on ensuring cost and quality parameters are met while coordinating with sales and logistics to maintain optimal inventory levels.

The position emphasizes timely pickup, receipt, and communication across departments. The candidate should have strong experience in purchasing within food distribution, proficient in MS Office and AS400, and able to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2 years purchasing or food distribution experience required.
• Foodservice distribution experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and excellent organizational and follow up skills required.
• AS400 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Buy Guide/Ordering - Reviews guide daily and place PO's as needed with suppliers. Orders need to be accurate for amount, freight, price and dates consistent with company policy and performance standards.
• Daily Reports - Reviews and acts as required to ensure proper and correct inventory levels by using the system generated reports and information from internal departments.
• Confirmations - Confirms all PO's for accurate pricing, quantity, freight, and dates.
• Inventory Management - Uses weekly reports and meetings to achieve the best possible inventory levels, dated product, and returns. Works with inland logistics to arrange for on-time product deliveries.
• Item/Vendor Maintenance - Updates all item and vendor information in the system, as required. Pricing, freight, brackets, ship points, etc
• Communication daily with the Sales team

Skills

Organizational skills

Follow-up skills

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS400

ERP system

Job description

Sysco is seeking a procurement professional to manage products inventory, purchase orders, and supplier relations. The role focuses on ensuring cost and quality parameters are met while coordinating with sales and logistics to maintain optimal inventory levels.

The position emphasizes timely pickup, receipt, and communication across departments. The candidate should have strong experience in purchasing within food distribution, proficient in MS Office and AS400, and able to work in a fast-paced