Merchandising Analyst

Inventory Management Specialist

This position is responsible for tracking and the disposition of an on-hand inventory that is on hold, aging, obsolete, expiring or non-moving, ensuring that vendor credits are processed and reported to Finance and various reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Researching each item in inventory systems. Working with Buyers and Operations to determine options to move dated product. Holding weekly meetings, updating comments and distributing.
• Completing VRE process in SUS. Communicating with Finance, Buyers, Operations, Vendors, and Carriers to have goods moved from our warehouse.
• Researching through inventory systems to determine why the product is on hold. Distributing list to Buyers and reporting comments to management.
• Attending Weekly Shrink Meeting. Working with Buyers, Sales, and Operations to move product.
• Working with Sales Credits and Brand Audit Credits. Communicating with vendors to get credits owed and report to Finance.
• Managing and determining dumps and donations from the Dated List and On Hold Reports. Working with Inventory Control and charities through the direction of Finance.

Qualifications include:

• Education: HSD or equivalent
• Experience: 1-year purchasing or inventory experience required
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and excellent organizational and follow up skills required. AS400 experience preferred.
• Decision Making Authority:
• Determines dates and time for vendor pick-ups
• Product Disposal
• Product Donations
• Vendor return approvals

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.