Merchandiser

FHLB Des Moines; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a procurement professional to manage the company’s product inventory needs. The role requires buying within cost and quality parameters and arranging timely pickup and receipt of products while coordinating with Sales and Suppliers.

You will analyze daily reports, review PO accuracy, manage inventory levels, and participate in supplier negotiations as needed to keep stock at optimal levels and support business performance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred (optional)
• Experience: 2 years in purchasing or food distribution; foodservice distribution preferred
• Skills: proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; AS400 experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement leadership for major programs and projects
• Buy Guide/Ordering: review guides daily and place POs with suppliers; ensure accuracy in amount, freight, price and dates
• Daily Reports: monitor inventory levels using system reports and internal data (out-of-stock, over-allocated)
• Confirmations: verify PO pricing, quantity, freight and dates
• Inventory Management: manage inventory levels, dated product and returns; coordinate inland logistics for on-time deliveries
• Item/Vendor Maintenance: update item/vendor data in system (pricing, freight, ship points)
• Communication with Sales daily

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

AS400

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS400

Job description

Company: US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 60140 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $72,700 - $109,100 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

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

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OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Amplifying 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. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion.

Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.