Merchandiser

Sysco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a procurement professional in Houston to manage inventory purchases within cost and quality parameters and to coordinate timely pickup and receipt of products. The role requires collaboration with Sales and Suppliers to ensure alignment with company policy and performance standards.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of purchasing or food distribution experience, strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills, and familiarity with AS400.

Qualifications

• 2 years purchasing or food distribution experience required
• Foodservice distribution experience preferred
• HSD or equivalent or Bachelor degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Place POs after reviewing guides daily ensuring accuracy in amount, freight, price, and dates.
• Monitor inventory levels using system reports and coordinate with internal teams to address stock concerns.
• Confirm PO pricing, quantity, freight, and dates for accuracy.
• Manage inventory by reviewing weekly reports, coordinating with inland logistics, and ensuring on-time deliveries.
• Update item and vendor information in the system (pricing, freight brackets, ship points).
• Maintain daily communication with the Sales team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Follow-up skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

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