Job Description

Produce Planner

Reports To

Produce Manager

Location

Ontario (Remote Optional)

Type

Full Time, Salary

Closing Date

May 28th, 2023

Company Overview

Sysco 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 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.

Sysco, one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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 success?

For more information, visit or follow us @SyscoCanada at ; or

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Role:

Position involves forecasting and procuring all assigned perishable commodities for assigned region. Planners will be required to maintain appropriate inventory levels in meeting customer demand (Service Levels) while maximizing inventory turns and controlling shrink.

Role Responsibilities:

Inventory Management and Replenishment

• Using local excel buying systems, E3 trim, or other demand replenishment software, maintain forecast exceptions to ensure the accuracy of all standard and seasonal forecasts.
• Process all usage change notifications in a timely manner.
• Maintain all relevant SKU Notes within the buying platforms as appropriate relating to customer/item ties, increased usage, etc.
• Connection with Produce Category Manager on factors affecting demand

Logistics/Supply Chain Management

• Responsible for maximizing Loadfill of all inbound products utilizing efficient loading strategy consolidation and re-distribution where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Logistics (TMS) and Supply Chain Optimization teams in capturing all available freight related efficiencies.
• Drive effective adoption of Corp logistics strategies.
• Report and follow-up on all OS&D & pricing discrepancy claims in a timely manner

Effective Shrink Management

• Maintain appropriate Days of Supply/Sales on Hand (DSOs) to ensure meeting customer demand while minimizing exposure to shrink.
• Work closely with Site QA/Category Manger to address aging products.
• Complies with Sysco\xe2\x80\x99s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• 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 (About you):

• Minimum 1-2 years of Inventory Management/Purchasing experience
• Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment is an asset
• Experience in a similar or related analytical role is an asset

• High School Education or GED equivalent required, combination of education and experience is considered

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree preferred
• Procurement or supply chain designation an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft 365
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook & Excel
• Experience with replenishment software (E3, DPR) an asset
• Experience with AS400 an asset

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.

External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

Our Purpose:

Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission:

Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity:

Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here\xe2\x80\x99s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts \xe2\x80\xa2 Short-Term and Long-Term Disability \xe2\x80\xa2 Life Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Voluntary Optional Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Parental Leave Plan \xe2\x80\xa2 Company Pension Plan \xe2\x80\xa2 Group RRSP & TFSA \xe2\x80\xa2 Employee and Family Assistance \xe2\x80\xa2 Stock Purchase Plan \xe2\x80\xa2 Maple Virtual Care \xe2\x80\xa2 Unlimited on-line learning \xe2\x80\xa2 Sysco product discounts \xe2\x80\xa2 Preferred vendor discounts \xe2\x80\xa2 Associate Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

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