Merchandiser

Sysco

22d

About The Position

This position is responsible for procurement functions associated with the company’s product inventory needs. Products must be purchased within company cost and quality parameters and delivered at competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards, including timely scheduling of pickup and receipt. The role requires continual interaction with Sales and suppliers. The Merchandiser reviews ordering guides and system-generated reports, places and confirms purchase orders, manages inventory levels and product returns, coordinates deliveries with inland logistics, and maintains item and vendor information in the system. The position makes daily procurement and inventory decisions, occasionally negotiates prices with vendors, and communicates daily with the Sales team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of purchasing or food distribution experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Foodservice distribution experience preferred.
AS400 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
Review the ordering guide daily and place purchase orders with suppliers as needed, ensuring accurate quantities, freight, prices, and dates and coordinating payment requirements with Finance and vendors.
Review daily reports and take action to maintain correct inventory levels, including using out-of-stock and over-allocated reports.
Confirm purchase orders for accurate pricing, quantity, freight, and dates.
Use weekly reports and meetings to achieve appropriate inventory levels, manage dated product and returns, and coordinate on-time deliveries with inland logistics.
Update item and vendor information in the system, including pricing, freight, brackets, and ship points.
Communicate daily with the Sales team.
Make daily procurement decisions about items and quantities purchased, supplier decisions, and inventory-management decisions concerning product movement and shelf-life.
Occasionally negotiate prices with vendors.