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Reports ToManager, ProcurementLocationHalifax, NS or Moncton, NB or St. John’s NLTypeFT Salaried & 12 Month ContractClosing DateOctober 7, 2022Company OverviewSysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2021 that ended July 3, 2021, the company generated sales of more than $51 billion.Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2022, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our associates 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.Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive successFor more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanadaFor a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careersRole:This position plays an important role in helping to maintain a standard of excellence in the areas of product procurement, inventory management and customer service.Role Responsibilities:

• Replenishment of Daily Inventories

• Utilization of DPR Buying System for Purchasing and Warnings
• DPR Maintenance, Set Ups, Information Verification (vendor, item, lead times, etc.)
• Obtain operational efficiencies with regards to pieces per pallet / full pallet percentage.
• Adherence to Balanced Receiving Days
• Order management efficiencies (optimize order frequency, reduce PO amendments).
• Follow up on Unconfirmed PO’s, on late, no appointment, overdue purchase orders, and carriers
• Advance / JIT management and submissions for allocations
• Vendor / PO shortage post review – Vendor follow up
• New item forecast management, reviews and follow-ups
• Meeting / Exceeding Service Level Targets and Goals
• Responsible for efficient management of on hand inventories, aged inventory, inventory gain/loss and items on hold
• Unallocated Special Order and Advanced order review / follow up
• Obsolete – story input for aged items
• Return to Vendor Coordination (arrangement, paperwork, etc.)
• Identification of items that are slow moving / dead stock
• Monitoring code date reports - ensure action taken where required to avoid spoilage/shrink.
• PO price discrepancies received – forward information to applicable PSA for correction in system
• Shrink / Spoilage – reduce, identify, request assistance e.g. deal to move out
• Logistics – work with Logistics Coordinator on new pick up coordination, buy patterns for efficiencies, consolidation opportunities, etc.
• Process penalties for late delivery, no shows for carriers/vendors where applicable.
• Report Review of Daily Planner Information and Inventory Analysis Information
• Out of stock emails to Sales Team
• Suspended item request for approval / communication to Sales Team if approved
• Cross Dock / Intra Company volume request approval
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years in procurement or a related field

• Post secondary education in related field preferred, equivalent work experience will be considered.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Experience and knowledge of procurement software such as JDA E3 or DPR.

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careersOur PurposeConnecting the world to share food and care for one anotherOur MissionDelivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products, and solutionsOur IdentityTogether we define our future of foodservice and supply chainSysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Unlimited on-line learning through Sysco Interactive University • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)Quick Apply

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