About The Position
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. We are looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. This role is responsible for inventory management, replenishment, logistics/supply chain management, and effective shrink management for perishable products. The Perishables Planner will utilize various software systems to maintain forecast accuracy, maximize load fill, minimize shrink, and ensure customer demand is met while adhering to food safety policies.
Requirements
- Minimum 1-2 years of Inventory Management/Purchasing experience
- High School Education or GED equivalent required, combination of education and experience is considered
- Proficient with Microsoft 365
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook & Excel
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment is an asset
- Experience in a similar or related analytical role is an asset
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Procurement or supply chain designation an asset
- Experience with replenishment software (E3, DPR) an asset
- Experience with AS400 an asset
Responsibilities
- Maintain forecast exceptions to ensure the accuracy of all standard and seasonal forecasts using local excel buying systems, E3 trim, or other demand replenishment software.
- Process all usage change notifications in a timely manner.
- Maintain all relevant SKU Notes within the buying platforms as appropriate relating to customer/item ties, increased usage, etc.
- Connect with Produce Category Manager on factors affecting demand.
- Maximize Loadfill of all inbound products utilizing efficient loading strategy consolidation and re-distribution where appropriate.
- Collaborate with Logistics (TMS) and Supply Chain Optimization teams in capturing all available freight related efficiencies.
- Drive effective adoption of Corp logistics strategies.
- Report and follow-up on all OS&D & pricing discrepancy claims in a timely manner.
- Maintain appropriate Days of Supply/Sales on Hand (DSOs) to ensure meeting customer demand while minimizing exposure to shrink.
- Work closely with Site QA/Category Manger to address aging products.
- Comply with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
- Work safely with minimal environmental impact and understand the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
- Understand their integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and be willing to speak out when hazards are present.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Optional Insurance
- Parental Leave Plan
- Company Pension Plan
- Group RRSP & TFSA
- Employee and Family Assistance
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Maple Virtual Care
- Unlimited on-line learning
- Sysco product discounts
- Preferred vendor discounts
- Associate Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
