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Job Description:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. 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.

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. 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.

Sysco Asian Foods has an opening for a full-time Buyer to join our team in St Paul, Minnesota.

This Merchandising position is responsible for inventory management, pricing, PO (purchase order) accuracy, minimal spoilage and shrink. Executes a replenishment strategy that supports supply chain efficiencies and performs other related duties as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, plan and organize work activities, analyze and disseminate information, and manage work time efficiently.
Ability to manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service issues.
Excellent computer skills and have a working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Considerable working knowledge merchandising principles, and term negotiation techniques; product lines sold by SYSCO and the foodservice market/industry; program development and management; management principles including developing objectives, projecting and managing under a budget, evaluation department operations, and supervising and motivating employees; practices associated with inventory control; necessary inter-department communications related to certain promotion and vendor term negotiation activities; SYSCO credit terms and general finance terminology and concepts; basic account principles and book-keeping activities.
Profitability management, including margin management, logistic reviews, agreement reviews, and approvals.
Manage inventory, obsolete inventory, DSO (day sales outstanding), PO (purchase order) creation and documentation, settlements, and spoilage and shrink to achieve Sysco goals.
Negotiating pricing and programs with new and current vendors on items and earned income to maximize customer satisfaction and inventory needs.
Review current vendors and/or search for new vendors to ensure product needs and competitive pricing.
Works with the Sales team to determine the product needs of customers to help sustain and grow new business.
Trains Sales team on product details and pricing.
Facilitates samples and manages promotions.
Market knowledge of the cost of products and sets our costs.
Assist with sales cost determination and communicates pricing to Sales management and VP (vice president) of Merchandising.
Aids in maintaining vendor master files by attaining HHA and COI forms to compile with policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

High school diploma required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience

3 years of Merchandising experience.
Bilingual in Mandarin a plus but not required.

Professional Skills

Effectively explores alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities
Compares data from different sources to draw conclusions
Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes actions that are consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
Conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps audiences understand and retain the message.
Monitors the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project.
Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships across departments or teams to help achieve business goals.
Establishes clear courses of actions for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Effectively communicates changes and progress.

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