Category Planner Ii

USA, United States

Job Description

Company: US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC
Sales Territory: None
Zip Code: 77077
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors
JOB SUMMARY
Drive inventory and purchasing performance by overseeing forecasting, demand planning, and replenishment strategies that balance service levels with cost efficiency. Ensure accuracy in procurement activities while minimizing aged stock, spoilage, and shrink to achieve financial and operational targets. Partner with merchandising, logistics, and operations teams to strengthen supply chain effectiveness, streamline processes for assortment replenishment, and maintain alignment with corporate initiatives. Lead SKU management and reporting for specialized assortments, provide timely support to sales through targeted insights, and adapt strategies to evolving market conditions and commodity dynamics.
RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage and maintain Asian Expansion core assortment lists across OpCos and resolve replenishment issues.
  • Forecast and plan demand for customer events, seasonality, and business shifts.
  • Perform weekly reporting and maintenance of Asian Expansion assortment and metrics.
  • Support purchasing execution and hyper-care of new items and demand changes.
  • Ensure optimal inventory levels while maximizing customer service.
  • Manage Inventory DSO, aged/obsolete inventory, spoilage and shrink to achieve corporate goals.
  • Collaborate with merchandising, logistics, suppliers, and other functional areas to increase assortments while optimizing costs.
  • Partner with logistics to maximize supply chain efficiencies, monitor Logistics Earned Income (LEI), and provide visibility and requests to adjust freight rates.
  • Work with site Product Support Advisors (PSAs) and Planners to maintain vendor setup and item sourcing for Asian assortments.
  • Provide targeted reports and insights to support sales.
  • Monitor market and commodity conditions within corporate and market guidelines.
  • Execute enterprise purchasing initiatives, including reporting, cadence calls, and problem resolutions.
  • Utilize Sysco systems (Inventory 360, TMS, Sysco Shop, AS400, DPR, RME, Ad-Hoc Reporting) with intermediate/advanced proficiency.
  • Sustain performance while meeting established KPIs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
  • High school diploma required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience
  • 3+ years of experience. May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience in place of 3 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience (Bachelors: +1 year Inventory Management/Purchasing experience).
  • Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment.
  • Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in distributor with 10,000+ SKUs preferred.
Professional Skills
  • Advanced Excel skills: report structuring, performing complex lookups, pivot table creation, and formulations
  • Solid organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to analyze large data sets for insights and trends.
  • Ability to perform basic SQL query functions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Skilled in developing actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to quickly learn and leverage Sysco systems quickly
  • Strong communication and follow-up with stakeholders.
  • Cross-functional collaboration and organizational skills.
  • Superb attention to detail and follow up.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skilled in replenishment execution and best practices.
  • Excellent tactical replenishment execution skills.
  • Knowledgeable of product forecasting.
NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity.
BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD5856928
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    USA, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned