Strategic Inventory Planner: Optimize Stock & Forecasts

Sysco; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage replenishment strategies and optimize stock levels across 2,300–4,000 SKUs direct and 3,500+ redistributed lines. You will partner with logistics, merchandising, and suppliers to drive service levels and cost efficiency.

The role requires 3+ years in inventory/purchasing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and execute timely POs in a fast-paced retail/distribution setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years in Inventory Management/Purchasing.
• Experience in retail, wholesale or distribution environment.
• Inventory management with 10,000+ SKUs preferred.
• Proficient Excel and strong stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Take strategic actions to maintain inventory levels while maximizing service levels.
• Manage inventory DSO, aged, obsolete inventory, spoilage and shrink to goals.
• Collaborate with merchandising teams, suppliers and other functions.
• Use DPR to drive performance via scorecards, dashboards and KPIs.
• Work with logistics to maximize supply chain efficiencies.
• Collaborate with Inbound Planning to optimize receiving and warehousing.
• Manage SKU count and resolve replenishment issues.
• Meet KPIs and ensure timely purchasing of new items.
• Process POs accurately and address late/missing POs.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Negotiation

Forecasting

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Demand Planning Replenishment (DPR)

Job description

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage replenishment strategies and optimize stock levels across 2,300–4,000 SKUs direct and 3,500+ redistributed lines. You will partner with logistics, merchandising, and suppliers to drive service levels and cost efficiency.

The role requires 3+ years in inventory/purchasing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and execute timely POs in a fast-paced retail/distribution setting.