Merchandiser

Sysco; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a procurement professional in Bartlett, IL to manage inventory-related purchasing within defined cost and quality parameters and ensure timely receiving of products. You will interact with Sales and Suppliers to balance stock levels and optimize fulfillment.

The role requires 2 years of purchasing or food distribution experience, with preference for foodservice distribution expertise and strong MS Office skills. AS400 experience is a plus in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years' purchasing or food distribution experience required.
• Foodservice distribution experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook with strong organizational and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Buy Guide/Ordering - Reviews guide daily and place POs as needed with suppliers.
• Daily Reports - Reviews and acts to ensure proper inventory levels using system reports.
• Confirmations - Confirms all POs for accurate pricing, quantity, freight, and dates.
• Inventory Management - Uses weekly reports and meetings to achieve optimal inventory levels; coordinates with inland logistics.
• Item/Vendor Maintenance - Updates item and vendor information in the system including pricing and ship points.
• Communication daily with the Sales team.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Organizational skills

Follow-up skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS400

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for procurement functions associated with the company's product inventory needs. Items are required to be purchased within company cost and quality parameters and delivered at competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards including timely scheduling of pick up and receipt of products. Continual interaction with Sales and Suppliers is required.

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. Working with finance and vendors on payment requirements.
• 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. Ex. Out of Stock and Over-allocated Reports
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

HSD or equivalent / Bachelor Degree Preferred

Experience

2 years' purchasing or food distribution experience required.

Foodservice distribution experience preferred

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and excellent organizational and follow up skills required

AS400 experience preferred

Decision Making Authority

• Daily Procurement Decisions - which items and quantities purchased daily
• Supplier decisions- which vendor product is purchased from
• Inventory Management decisions - product movement and shelf-life management
• Occasional price negotiations with vendors
• Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
• Expedite or change source vendors - reviewed and approved by Supervisor or VP of Merchandising
• Accounting variances - reviewed and approved by Supervisor or VP of Merchandising