National Account Supply Chain Analyst

US0670 DON; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to provide support for key accounts, optimize inventory decisions, and drive forecast accuracy. You’ll collaborate with sales, merchandising, and buyers on transitions and projects, ensuring high service levels and effective material planning.

The role requires a degree or equivalent experience with strong Excel/Office skills and SAP proficiency. You will contribute to special projects and inventory optimization initiatives across multi-unit accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience in buying, demand management, forecasting, inventory management, or product information management.
• Or a High School diploma with 6+ years of relevant experience in the same areas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide supply chain support for key multi-unit accounts and review inventory watch lists to ensure forecast accuracy and high service levels.
• Meet with sales to support transitions, watch list maintenance, special projects, and supplier issues; manage stocking status for spec materials.
• Act as liaison between Merchandising and Supply Chain on transitions and promotions.
• Collect information on Merchandising projects; run and analyze data to develop an implementation plan; execute and adjust as needed.
• Analyze Line Item Diverts and Central Stocking; analyze data and make recommendations.
• Update material replacements, alternates, complements, and customer material restrictions; ensure SAP MRPs are correct.
• Perform source changes as requested; keep Manager informed and escalate issues beyond scope.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

Forecasting

Inventory management

Demand planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

SUMMARY

Provides supply chain support for key accounts, including reporting, forecast adjustments, maintaining high service levels, and on-boarding new accounts. Additionally, the Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for improving inventory performance by optimizing stocking decisions, and providing supply chain support to special projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required: Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of applicable work experience in the areas of buying, demand management, forecasting, inventory management, or product information management OR High School diploma or GED equivalent and 6+ years of relevant work experience in the areas of buying, demand management, forecasting, inventory management, or product information managementOR equivalent combination of education and experience. Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word and Excel)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides supply chain support for key multi-unit accounts. Review inventory watch lists to ensure forecast accuracy and high service level. Work with suppliers and buyers to expedite critical materials.
• Meet with sales as needed to support transitions, watch list maintenance, special projects, and supplier issues. Manage stocking status for spec materials.
• Act as liaison between Merchandising and Supply Chain on transitions and promotions.
• Collect information regarding Merchandising projects. Run and analyze required data to develop an implementation plan. Execute, monitor and adjust the plan as necessary. Analyze Line Item Diverts and Central Stocking Strategies. Analyze data and make recommendations for changes.
• Update material replacements, alternates, complements, and customer material restrictions. Ensure that Master Data Settings (MRP) are correct in SAP.
• Perform source changes as requested.
• Keep Manager informed of issues within area of assigned responsibility. Escalate issues beyond scope of authority to appropriate parties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.