Procurement & Inventory Merchandiser

SYSCO; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSCO is seeking a procurement professional to manage purchasing for inventory, ensuring cost and quality controls and timely receipt of goods. The role involves daily interaction with Sales and Suppliers to optimize stock levels and supplier performance.

Responsibilities include PO accuracy, daily inventory reporting, vendor maintenance, and close collaboration with inland logistics to ensure on-time deliveries and proper pricing and terms.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ purchasing or food distribution experience required.
• Foodservice distribution experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and excellent organizational and follow up skills required
• AS400 experience preferred

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

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

0 years of experience not specified

Tools

AS400

Job description

SYSCO is seeking a procurement professional to manage purchasing for inventory, ensuring cost and quality controls and timely receipt of goods. The role involves daily interaction with Sales and Suppliers to optimize stock levels and supplier performance.

Responsibilities include PO accuracy, daily inventory reporting, vendor maintenance, and close collaboration with inland logistics to ensure on-time deliveries and proper pricing and terms.