Produce 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 (DSO) .

Posted 11/2/2026full-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 optimizing supply chain efficiencies and maintaining service levels. Proficient in using inventory systems and tools like Manhattan Demand Planning Replenishment to manage SKU counts and execute replenishment strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory ManagementPurchasing ExperienceExcel ProficiencyCommunication SkillsReplenishment Processes

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementPurchasingReplenishment StrategiesSKU ManagementProduct ForecastingTactical Replenishment ExecutionAttention to DetailNegotiation SkillsOrder AccuracyProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProactive AttitudeMultitaskingAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Manhattan Demand Planning ReplenishmentSalesforce 360

Industry Keywords

Retail EnvironmentWholesale EnvironmentDistribution EnvironmentSupply Chain EfficienciesCustomer ServiceDays Sales OutstandingSpoilageShrinkMerchandising KPIsCross-Functional Collaboration

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 (DSO)
Execute replenishment strategies supporting supply chain efficiencies
Coordinate with shipping and receiving, warehousing, order filling, picking and packing, and inventory control and records management
Use inventory systems and supplier/item-level settings to optimize inventory and service levels
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, logistics, Inbound Planning, and other functional areas
Use the Manhattan Demand Planning Replenishment (DPR) tool and monitor DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising KPIs
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
Respond to market conditions and seasonal trends within corporate and market guidelines
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
May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience in place of 3 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment
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
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

Eligibility to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan
Sysco benefits information provided at https://SyscoBenefits.com