Slotting Coordinator

Sysco•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Operations position responsible for maintaining and coordinating all slotting processes in a cost-efficient manner. The role requires maintaining a balance between the Sysco Redistribution Center, merchandising, and the selection pick path. Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, with over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, operating approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serving more than 700,000 customer locations. The company offers its colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, contribute to a dynamic organization, and serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.

Requirements

18+ years of age
Pass employment testing
Able to read, write and communicate effectively, as it relates to the job and the safety regulations
Working knowledge of the following: inventory control techniques and procedures, product lines and their dimensions, products sold by Sysco, Sysco safety and security policies, equipment associated with warehouse activities and the operation of the equipment
Good working knowledge of the following systems and technologies: Sysco Warehouse Management System (SWMS), Sysco Uniform System (SUS), Radio Frequency (RF) Admin (both Spec 1 and Spec 24), SOS, LAS, Driver Tech, RoadNet or equivalent.
Personal computer skills, inclusive of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent
3+ years' experience in the Warehouse/Distribution Services field

Responsibilities

Determine warehouse placement of all incoming merchandise and ensures that merchandise is slotted within before receipt.
Decide placement of new item merchandising and reports slot to appropriate staff to efficiently store merchandise for future delivery.
Prepare a slot change memo identifying the rearrangement of products.
Move product, as needed, to make room for new products to efficiently utilize warehouse space and track product movement through the warehouse.
Enter slot changes into the inventory tracking system to ensure that all product locations can be identified.
Rearrange merchandise in the warehouse to maximize total cubic feet usage of available warehouse space.
Identify "like items" that are slotted in such a way that the products may not be confused and mispicked; Separate items, as needed, to reduce the possibility of mispick and misdelivery of products to customers.
Check slots of discontinued items to determine if the product is gone.
Approve the deletion of the item code numbers if the product is removed to ensure that no product is wasted due to deletion from the inventory tracking system.
Update, through data entry, slot changes, alterations, expansions, etc., to ensure that the system correctly identifies product location at all times.
Plan and prepare a draft of warehouse racking expansion, as request, to ensure the fullest utilization of warehouse space.
Establish additional racking components needs.
Conform to appropriate equipment (i.e. tugs, forklifts, pallet jacks) operation rules and practices to reduce accidents and injuries.
Ensure that assigned equipment is maintained and clean, and report repair or service needs to the equipment mechanic to reduce equipment damage.
Observe all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies to reduce accidents, injuries, and equipment damage.
Use equipment horns when driving out of storage areas into unobstructed view areas, and when entering walkways or row intersections to reduce accidents, injuries and equipment damage.
Plug batteries into the power outlet when not in use to ensure the availability of fully operational equipment.