Sysco · 18 hours ago
Inventory Analyst
Sysco New Orleans: Main Office
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$58K/yr - $87K/yr
1+ years expSysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, seeking an Inventory Analyst to achieve inventory management goals. The role involves managing purchase orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting customer service levels.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
No H1B
Responsibilities
Achieve planned inventory management Service Level, DSO, and Spoilage goals while maximizing operational efficiencies
Review critical items and take necessary action to support end customer service level
Review daily out of stock report, communicate to sales as needed and expedite orders appropriately
Manage inbound POs by confirming for cost, quantity and dates, overdue orders, Overages, shorts, and damage, etc
Maintain forecasting system parameters to manage demand changes customer events, business shifts, and seasonality changes as needed
Demonstrate an intermediate level of proficiency of the Manhattan inventory planning tool DPR (demand planning system), to drive teams performance as indicated by DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising KPIs
Support returns to suppliers as required
Support product recalls as required
Manage purchase order costing and date accuracy through confirmations and alerts
Follow supplier and corporate market conditions/trends to identify purchasing opportunities
Provide basic demand planning support and field feedback to Corporate Planner for action and/or alignment
Qualification
Required
High school diploma
Bachelor's degree
1+ year professional business experience or relevant Bachelor's degree in lieu of experience
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment
Strong excel skills
Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in distributor with 10,000+ SKUs
Ability to resolve conflicts quickly, research issues, and follow up with timely communication to all key stakeholders
Ability to quickly learn to understand systems to answer basic inquiries without escalating
Ability to work cross-functionally across the enterprise
Strong attention to details and follow up
Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and planning skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to understand/execute standard replenishment processes and best practices
Benefits
You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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