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 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management and purchasing, with a strong focus on supply chain efficiencies, replenishment strategies, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in utilizing inventory planning tools and Excel to optimize inventory levels and enhance customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory Management ExperiencePurchasing SkillsProficient Excel SkillsStrong Communication SkillsKnowledge of Product Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementPurchasingReplenishment StrategiesSKU ManagementTactical Replenishment ExecutionRecords ManagementData AnalysisMarket Condition AnalysisSupplier NegotiationCommodity Purchasing Dynamics

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProactive Problem SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Manhattan Inventory Planning ToolSalesforce 360DashboardsScorecardsKPIs

Industry Keywords

RetailWholesaleDistributionSupply ChainInventory Control

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 shipping, receiving, warehousing, order filling, picking, packing, inventory control, and records management
Maintain inventory levels while maximizing customer service
Manage inventory DSO, aged inventory, obsolete inventory, spoilage, and shrink
Collaborate with merchandising teams, suppliers, logistics, inbound planning, and other functional areas
Use the Manhattan inventory planning tool Demand Planning Replenishment (DPR) and monitor scorecards, dashboards, and KPIs
Maximize supply chain efficiencies with logistics and receiving/warehousing teams
Manage SKU counts and resolve replenishment issues
Execute purchasing of new items and timely system setup
Process Salesforce 360 requests, including NISR and MSR requests
Follow market conditions and understand seasonal trends and commodity purchasing dynamics
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 in a timely manner

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma required
3+ years of experience
May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience in place of 3 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment
Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in 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 as they arise
Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adapt to change based on company priorities
Understanding and execution of standard 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

Sysco benefits information is available at https://SyscoBenefits.com