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Sysco • Hartford, CT • 1d ago

JOB SUMMARY

Purchase quality products, on time, at a competitive price, in the correct quantities so the company can grow and maintain sales and margins. Using only fully approved (Corporate) vendors and following corporate contracts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review item movement to determine purchase needs, cut PO's (purchase order), review PO (purchase order) confirmations.

Physically review inventory daily with a larger focus on more critical/sensitive items

Handle all credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink

Work with pricing department, vendors and corporate to ensure all PO's (purchase order) priced correctly

Plan and source logistics to support customers and maximize profitability.

Coordinate with Sales to maximize the timely utilization of all inventories, maximize inventory turns and reduce inventory shrink

Maintain the accuracy and stay up to date on all item maintenance, including COO (country of origin), local, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

College degree preferred.

Experience

3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment

Professional Skills

Fluent in Excel, Word, outlook, and basic PC navigation.

10 key and typing at a minimum of 30 words per minute.

Determination of how much of any given item to have on hand which can carry a great dollar value.

Rejection of product, protection on the troubled product, inability to recover shrink, substitute items when short of stock item.

Effective and timely verbal and written communications.

Able to prioritize and execute multiple short and long terms tasks simultaneously.

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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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