Merchandiser

Sysco

11d

About The Position

This position is responsible for procurement functions related to 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 product pickup and receipt. The role requires continual interaction with Sales and suppliers. The Merchandiser reviews ordering guides and inventory reports, places and confirms purchase orders, manages inventory levels and product shelf life, coordinates deliveries with inland logistics, and maintains item and vendor information in the system. The role also makes daily procurement and inventory decisions and occasionally negotiates prices with vendors. Certain vendor-source changes and accounting variances require review and approval by a supervisor or VP of Merchandising. Sysco describes opportunities for colleagues to grow personally and professionally and contribute to the organization’s success. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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 accuracy of quantities, freight, prices, and dates and compliance with company policy and performance standards.
Work with finance and vendors on payment requirements.
Review system-generated and internal reports, including out-of-stock and over-allocated reports, and take action to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Confirm purchase orders for accurate pricing, quantity, freight, and dates.
Use weekly reports and meetings to manage inventory levels, dated product, and returns.
Coordinate with inland logistics to arrange on-time product deliveries.
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 about which vendor product is purchased, and inventory management decisions about product movement and shelf-life management.
Occasionally negotiate prices with vendors.
Obtain supervisor or VP of Merchandising review and approval for expedited orders or changes to source vendors and for accounting variances.