Revenue Management Specialist

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food service distributor in Illinois seeks a Deviation Specialist to oversee significant revenue processes, ensure accurate deviation management, and communicate effectively across departments. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in purchasing or supply chain roles, along with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Purchasing experience, or 5 years in related supply chain role.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Report findings and track recouped dollars for Greco Revenue Management.
• Negotiate with vendors to resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Prepare deduction reports for supplier audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Excel mastery

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Analyze and maintain the processes involved in the deviation system. This includes working within the original deviation base and analyzing irregularities by purchase order for all vendors within our network. This position is responsible for oversight of $140 million in revenue per year for Greco. The Deviation Specialist role requires effective communication skills in order to elaborate key findings and understanding to the Greco leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Report findings and track recouped dollars to the head of Greco Revenue Management, Sales, EVP and CFO. Responsibility for $140 million in revenue.
• Partner with the Pricing Team and Corporate Account Management to ensure deviations are accurate, timely, and completed to maximize gains and ensure integrity with our customers.
• Work autonomously with strength in research, analytical thinking, strategic planning, and decision making.
• Responsible for vendor negotiations to resolve outstanding discrepancies. Clearly communicate findings to all levels at the vendor to ensure recovery of margin dollars.
• Leverage technology to create data reporting that can tie GL (sales) deviation reporting for all centers and adjust for inaccuracies.
• Prepare and summarize a comprehensive deduction report by supplier in order to gain needed visibility to audit deviation recoupment for all vendors inclusive of Sysco BSCC system.
• Create and evaluate reporting for DEV (FIFO) deviation report each month end to compare against the GL (sales) deviation report. Investigate monetary differences between the two reports and perform necessary reconciliations.
• Identify each DC GL Stock Transfer and capture in reporting with each vendor record to resolve miscalculations and prevent financial loss.
• Audit each vendor deviation GL report and make adjustments for accuracy.
• Provide data reporting to accountants to process and recover supplier deductions dollars.
• Serve as a resource and provide guidance to accountants to complete their monthly reconciliation reports.
• Research abnormalities related to deviations and supplier costing issues to avoid financial loss.
• Lead collaboration with Finance, Pricing, Purchasing, and Sales to ensure vendor receivables are current in order to maximize profits and minimize losses.
• Oversee policy creation and process flow implementation for all deviation processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; high school diploma required.
• Minimum of 3 years Purchasing experience required, 5 years’ preferred. Or 5 years external experience in costing, pricing, contract compliance, or related supply chain role required with a bachelor’s degree.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Mastery level of skill with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel in all departments and at all levels within the organization
• Comfortable with presentations in a group setting
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to deal with high pressure situations and meet deadlines established by the supervisor
• Make decisions based on personal knowledge and input from peers and leadership
• Organized
• Proactive, with ability to project future trends
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Problem solving skills, judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature.

Mental/Visual Demands

• Must be able to read at distances close to the eyes, with or without correction

Working Conditions

• Comfortable office environment.

Equipment Operated

• Computer with 10-key numeric keyboard

License or Certification

• Verification that the applicant meets the requirements necessary to complete the essential duties of the job with or without accommodation, to the best of their knowledge.