Perishable Replenishment Planner

3M HEALTHCARE; Wyoming (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Gordon Food Service, Inc. is seeking a Perishable Replenishment Planner to execute fulfillment plans using the GFS forecasting system and other software.

You will manage high‑risk inventory, monitor KPIs, and serve as the primary supplier contact for inventory needs, driving improvements in in‑stock performance and reducing spoilage. The role requires collaboration with multiple internal teams and suppliers, with a hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote) and a focus on optimizing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 3+ years in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Product or Category Management.
• Proficiency with Excel and Google applications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Release Purchase Orders and replenish key, high‑value items for GFS customers.
• Monitor market conditions and product availability to maintain perishable inventory.
• Lead inventory management for conversions, seasonal buys, at‑risk and obsolete stock.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure proper inventory flow into/out of distribution centers.
• Manage service level, days on hand, and product loss for a vendor portfolio.
• Identify root causes for inventory issues and coordinate resolution.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Google applications

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

JDA

MicroStrategy

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Position Summary

The Perishable Replenishment Planner executes fulfillment plans for a specified division(s) utilizing the GFS forecasting/replenishment system and other software applications. Manages higher risk inventory and develops strategies to drive continuous improvement with customer in‑stock performance, days on hand and product loss. Acts as the primary supplier contact for inventory and supplier related business needs, monitors KPIs related to service level, product loss and days on hand, and closely monitors inbound receiving capacity and reserve storage capacity to ensure proper flow of inventory for GFS Operations.

What you will do

• Release Purchase Orders and replenish key, high‑value, high‑risk, high‑visibility items for GFS customers.
• Maintain an awareness of current market conditions, causal factors (weather, seasonality, etc.) and product availability to properly maintain perishable inventory while avoiding product loss.
• Lead inventory management activities for product conversions, seasonal/one‑time buys, at‑risk, long and obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with GFS departments (Home Office Supply Chain, Demand Planners, Replenishment Planners, Sales, Marketing, Capstone, Chain Specialist, DC Operations) to ensure proper inventory flow into and out of GFS distribution centers.
• Manage service level, days on hand and product loss for an assigned vendor portfolio.
• Collaborate with suppliers to solve quality and/or service problems; expedite deliveries as necessary.
• Develop and maintain seasonal plans using fulfillment software functionality.
• Identify root causes for inventory issues/out of stocks and collaborate with appropriate owners for resolution.
• Utilize fulfillment software to set up and maintain perishable items, maximizing service level while minimizing spoilage and liquidation.
• Implement and maintain business rules/processes for service levels, safety stock, buy multiples, capacity, inbound freight networks, etc.
• Perform vendor analysis regularly, identify and execute changes to buying parameters to improve service levels, lower spoilage and liquidation, and right‑size inventory levels.
• Provide primary and alternate sourcing solutions for resolving shortage situations and identify local sourcing opportunities for direct or fill‑in purchasing.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Regional Merchandising/Inventory teams, Sales, Supply Chain, and customers to meet product needs, plan future events, determine trends, input new product requirements, and execute close‑out of discontinued items.
• Align with and support enterprise procurement philosophies while meeting divisional business objectives.
• Continuously improve professional skills including JDA, Business Analytics (MicroStrategy), Microsoft Office, Google, and supply chain concepts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

When you will work

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Hybrid work schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.

What you’ll bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related field (preferred).
• Three or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Product or Category Management (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel functions and Google applications.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in teams, interact with others across departments, and develop relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to communicate with managers, directors, and general managers.
• Knowledge of principles for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including relative costs and benefits.
• Self‑directed, able to handle distraction, repetition, prioritization, workload fluctuations, and ambiguity.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, including basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to assess internal customer needs, meet quality standards, and evaluate satisfaction.
• Problem‑solving skills: identify root causes, propose solutions, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain principles for highly perishable products.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues with minimal direction while keeping management informed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free. Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.