Inventory Planner

Sysco

. Achieve inventory management goals for aligned suppliers, including customer service, purchase order accuracy, minimal spoilage and shrink, and low Days Sales Outstanding .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,900 - $109,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management and purchasing, with a strong focus on achieving supply chain efficiencies and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Proficient in utilizing tools like the Manhattan Demand Planning Replenishment tool and Excel to drive effective replenishment strategies and enhance customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory Management ExperiencePurchasing SkillsProficient Excel SkillsStrong Communication SkillsRetail/Wholesale Distribution Experience

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Hard Skills

Inventory ControlReplenishment StrategiesSKU ManagementProduct ForecastingTactical Replenishment Execution

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProactive Problem SolvingMultitasking AbilityOrganizational SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Manhattan Demand Planning Replenishment ToolSalesforce 360

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain EfficienciesCustomer ServicePurchase Order AccuracyDays Sales OutstandingCommodity Purchasing Dynamics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Achieve inventory management goals for aligned suppliers, including customer service, purchase order accuracy, minimal spoilage and shrink, and low Days Sales Outstanding
Execute replenishment strategies supporting supply-chain efficiencies across shipping and receiving, warehousing, order filling, picking and packing, and inventory control
Maintain inventory levels while maximizing customer service
Manage inventory DSO, aged inventory, obsolete inventory, spoilage and shrink
Collaborate with local, market and corporate merchandising teams, suppliers and other functional areas
Use the Manhattan Demand Planning Replenishment tool, DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising KPIs
Work with logistics and Inbound Planning to maximize receiving and warehousing efficiencies
Manage SKU counts and resolve replenishment issues
Execute purchasing and timely system setup for new items
Process Salesforce 360 requests, including NISR and MSR requests
Monitor market conditions and seasonal trends for aligned suppliers
Manage commodity purchasing dynamics and execute enterprise purchasing initiatives
Confirm purchase orders for pricing and quantity
Investigate and resolve late or missing purchase orders
Respond to and resolve Cora requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma required
3+ years of experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for 3 years of Inventory Management/Purchasing experience; Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of Inventory Management/Purchasing experience is specified
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment
Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in a distributor with 10,000+ SKUs preferred
Proficient Excel skills
Strong communication skills with stakeholders on product service-level gaps
Ability to work cross-functionally across the enterprise
Superb attention to detail and follow-up
Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adapt to changing company priorities and execute replenishment processes and best practices
Excellent tactical replenishment execution skills
Solid organizational and planning skills
Ability to negotiate with suppliers to execute the inventory depletion process
Knowledge of product forecasting
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan
Sysco benefits information provided at https://SyscoBenefits.com
Opportunities for personal and professional growth