Sysco
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US0670 Edward Don
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$50,000
The 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.
For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
JOB SUMMARY
Purchase quality products, on time, at a competitive price, in the correct quantities so the company can grow and maintain sales and margins. Using only fully approved (Corporate) vendors and following corporate contracts.
Review item movement to determine purchase needs, cut PO’s (purchase order), review PO (purchase order) confirmations.
Physically review inventory daily with a larger focus on more critical/sensitive items
Handle all credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink
Work with pricing department, vendors and corporate to ensure all PO’s (purchase order) priced correctly
Plan and source logistics to support customers and maximize profitability.
Coordinate with Sales to maximize the timely utilization of all inventories, maximize inventory turns and reduce inventory shrink
Maintain the accuracy and stay up to date on all item maintenance, including COO (country of origin), local, etc.
High School diploma or equivalent.
College degree preferred.
3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment
Professional Skills
Fluent in Excel, Word, outlook, and basic PC navigation.
10 key and typing at a minimum of 30 words per minute.
Determination of how much of any given item to have on hand which can carry a great dollar value.
Rejection of product, protection on the troubled product, inability to recover shrink, substitute items when short of stock item.
Effective and timely verbal and written communications.
Able to prioritize and execute multiple short and long terms tasks simultaneously.
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.
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.
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