Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Optimizer

Sysco; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Seattle is seeking a purchasing professional to buy quality products on time, at competitive prices, in correct quantities to support growth, margins, and supplier contracts.

You will review item movement, issue POs, manage credits and returns, coordinate with pricing and sales, and maintain item data like COO and origin. Strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills and 10-key typing are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment.
• Fluent in Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic PC navigation.
• 10 key and typing at a minimum of 30 words per minute.
• Determination of how much of any given item to have on hand which can carry a great dollar value.
• Rejection of product, protection on the troubled product, inability to recover shrink, substitute items when short of stock item.
• Effective and timely verbal and written communications.
• Able to prioritize and execute multiple short and long terms tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Review item movement to determine purchase needs, cut POs, review PO confirmations.
• Physically review inventory daily with a focus on critical/sensitive items.
• Handle all credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink.
• Work with pricing department, vendors and corporate to ensure all POs are priced correctly.
• Plan and source logistics to support customers and maximize profitability.
• Coordinate with Sales to maximize timely utilization of inventories, maximize inventory turns, and reduce shrink.
• Maintain accuracy and stay up to date on all item maintenance, including COO (country of origin), local, etc.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Typing 30 wpm

10-key

Inventory planning

Shrink management

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

High School diploma

College degree

Job description

Sysco Seattle is seeking a purchasing professional to buy quality products on time, at competitive prices, in correct quantities to support growth, margins, and supplier contracts.

You will review item movement, issue POs, manage credits and returns, coordinate with pricing and sales, and maintain item data like COO and origin. Strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills and 10-key typing are required.