Merchandise & Vendor Operations Coordinator

Sysco Corp.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Merchandise Coordinator to support the merchandising organization.

You will act as a key link between Sales, Category Management, Purchasing, Vendors, and Operating Companies to coordinate item setup, lifecycle activities, and communication across the business. You will manage item setup, vendor onboarding, and item maintenance while supporting sales execution and ensuring timely updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in business or related preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, merchandising, sales, or customer service.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new item setup by collecting and validating vendor/item information for accurate system entry.
• Maintain ongoing item maintenance, updates, and lifecycle administration.
• Coordinate new vendor onboarding and maintain vendor records and documentation.
• Serve as the merchandising point of contact for item setup and transactional requests.
• Serve as primary contact for vendors regarding samples, pricing updates, images, shortages, quality concerns, and related inquiries.
• Track inbound imported shipments from departure through arrival to ensure visibility and timely communication.
• Monitor drop-ship order execution and confirm accurate shipment and invoicing activity.
• Support inventory allocation, receiving, and order confirmation processes to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Respond to product, pricing, inventory, and operational inquiries from sales teams.
• Communicate urgent supplier, inventory, product, and promotional updates to sales teams.
• Assist Category Managers with sales training preparation.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related

HS Diploma

Job description

Sysco Corp. in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Merchandise Coordinator to support the merchandising organization.

You will act as a key link between Sales, Category Management, Purchasing, Vendors, and Operating Companies to coordinate item setup, lifecycle activities, and communication across the business. You will manage item setup, vendor onboarding, and item maintenance while supporting sales execution and ensuring timely updates to stakeholders.