Merchandiser
Company: Sysco
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: October 7, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for procurement functions associated
with the company's product inventory needs. Items are required to
be purchased within company cost and quality parameters and
delivered at competitive levels consistent with company policy and
performance standards including timely scheduling of pick up and
receipt of products. Continual interaction with Sales and Suppliers
is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for
major programs and projects.
Buy Guide/Ordering - Reviews guide daily and place PO's as needed
with suppliers. Orders need to be accurate for amount, freight,
price and dates consistent with company policy and performance
standards. Working with finance and vendors on payment
requirements.
Daily Reports - Reviews and acts as required to ensure proper and
correct inventory levels by using the system generated reports and
information from internal departments. Ex. Out of Stock and
Over-allocated Reports
Confirmations - Confirms all PO's for accurate pricing, quantity,
freight, and dates.
Inventory Management - Uses weekly reports and meetings to achieve
the best possible inventory levels, dated product, and returns.
Works with inland logistics to arrange for on-time product
deliveries.
Item/Vendor Maintenance - Updates all item and vendor information
in the system, as required. Pricing, freight, brackets, ship
points, etc
Communication daily with the Sales team
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
HSD or equivalent / Bachelor Degree Preferred
Experience
2 years' purchasing or food distribution experience required.
Foodservice distribution experience preferred
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Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and excellent
organizational and follow up skills required
AS400 experience preferred
Decision Making Authority
Daily Procurement Decisions - which items and quantities purchased
daily
Supplier decisions- which vendor product is purchased from
Inventory Management decisions - product movement and shelf-life
management
Occasional price negotiations with vendors
Most important decisions made with review and approval of other
individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals
required):
Expedite or change source vendors - reviewed and approved by
Supervisor or VP of Merchandising
Accounting variances - reviewed and approved by Supervisor or VP of
Merchandising
Keywords: Sysco, Des Plaines , Merchandiser, Hospitality & Tourism , Schaumburg, Illinois
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