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Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.\nYou may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.BENEFITS INFORMATION:\nFor information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.comJob Profile Summary:\nAchieve company inventory management goals for complex categories which include but are not limited to: exemplary customer service, PO(purchase order) accuracy (cost, quantity, dates), minimal spoilage and shrink, and managing inventory to the lowest possible DSO (day sales outstanding). Execute a replenishment strategy that supports supply chain efficiencies. Train and support the replenishment team on appropriate forecast management, procurement best practices, policies, and procedures.\n RESPONSIBILITIES\nTake strategic action to maintain inventory levels while maximizing customer service levels\nManage Inventory DSO (daily sales outstanding), aged inventory, obsolete inventory, spoilage and shrink to achieve corporate goals\nManage forecasting and demand planning for customer events, business shifts, and seasonality changes in collaboration with COE\nProvide training to planning team on procurement processes to comply with corporate guidelines\nCollaborate with the local, market and corporate cross functional teams and suppliers to maximize supply chain efficiencies.\nDemonstrate an advanced level of proficiency of the Manhattan inventory planning tool DPR (demand planning system), to drive teams performance as indicated by DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising KPIs\nManage SKU count (min 4,000 + SKUs single or multiple Operating Companies) and resolve replenishment issues as required. Performance to be sustained at this level while meeting established Key Performance Indicators.\nExecute purchasing of new items and demand changes timely\nFollow and react to market conditions within established corporate guidelines\nManage and understand commodity purchasing dynamics\nExecute enterprise initiatives\nEducation\nHigh school diploma required.\nBachelor's degree preferred\n Experience\n5+ years of experience. May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of 5 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience (Bachelors +2 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience).\nExperience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment\nProfessional Skills\nStrong excel skills\nInventory Management/Purchasing experience in distribution with 10,000+ SKUs\nStrong communication skills with stakeholders on any gaps in product service level\nAbility to work cross-functionally across the enterprise\nStrong attention to details and follow up\nProactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise\nAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment\nAbility to understand/execute standard replenishment processes and best practices\nStrong tactical replenishment execution skills\nStrong organizational and planning skills\nAbility to negotiate with suppliers to execute the inventory depletion process\nStrong understanding of product forecasting\nOVERVIEW:\nSysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.\nWe offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.\nAFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.\nWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.\nThis opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.\nAnticipated Close Date:\n11/10/2026The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs. 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