Category Planner I - Military Veterans
at Sysco
Company:
US0424 Sysco HawaiiSales Territory:
NoneZip Code:
96819Travel Percentage:
0Compensation Range:
$62,800.00 - $94,200.00The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.
You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.comJOB SUMMARY
Responsible for achieving company inventory management goals for assigned products which include, but is not limited to, exemplary customer service, purchase order (PO) accuracy (cost, quantity, dates), minimal spoilage and shrink, and managing inventory to the lowest possible Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Execute a replenishment strategy that supports supply chain efficiencies
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage Inventory DSO, aged inventory, obsolete inventory, spoilage and shrink to achieve corporate goals.
- Handle and process purchase orders in compliance with corporate guidelines.
- Maintain PO product and freight cost accuracy.
- Conduct forecasting and demand planning for customer events, business shifts, and seasonality changes.
- Collaborate with the local, market and corporate merchandising teams, suppliers, and other functional areas.
- Demonstrate an intermediate level of proficiency of the Manhatten inventory planning tool Demand Planning Replenishment (DPR), to drive team performance as indicated by DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborate with the logistics team to maximize supply chain efficiencies.
- Work with operations to develop programs to maximize efficiencies in receiving and warehousing.
- Manage Operating Company (OpCo) level Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) count (min 1,800 ' 2,299 SKUs vendor direct) and resolve replenishment issues as required.
- Performance to be sustained at this level while meeting established KPIs.
- Follow and react to market conditions within established corporate and market guidelines.
- Manage forecasting and demand planning.
- Support product recalls as required.
- Execute enterprise purchasing initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience
- 1+ year professional business experience.
- Purchasing/merchandising experience preferred. May substitute a Bachelors's degree in place of experience.
- Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment
- Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in distributor with 10,000+ SKUs preferred.
Professional Skills:
- Ability to work cross-functionally across the enterprise.
- Strong attention to detail and follow up.
- Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise.
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understand/execute standard replenishment processes and best practices.
- Superb tactical replenishment execution skills and understanding of product forecasting.
- Can negotiate with suppliers to execute the inventory depletion process.
- Proficient Excel skills.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
- Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.
OVERVIEW:
Sysco 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.
We 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.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We 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.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Honolulu, HI
FROM COMPLETING THE MISSION TO STARTING A NEW JOURNEY
At Sysco, we value the skills you learned while serving in our armed forces. As a world-class foodservice company, we need the best strategic minds to help find solutions. Every day, billions of dollars are at stake as we use industry-leading technology and analytics to effectively and efficiently move our products. Together, we’ll problem-solve ways to save money as we influence the future. It’s how we make food possible. Build your future among our ranks.
Should I Apply for a Sysco Career Opportunity?
Sysco is seeking transitioning military service members, military veterans and military family members across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. Sysco offers a variety of exciting career opportunities ranging from delivery drivers to supply chain logistics. Career opportunities are available throughout the United States at both the corporate office in Houston and our many distribution centers from coast to coast.
What Happens After I Apply?
Once you click ‘Apply Now’ on a Sysco job posting, you will be re-directed to fill out an application on Sysco's career page. In order to be considered for next steps, please complete the application on Sysco's career page and make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once Sysco reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to discuss next steps.