Company:US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLC
Sales Territory: None
Zip Code:08873
Travel Percentage: 0
Compensation Range:$76,000.00 - $114,000.00
The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.
You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
Job Summary:Sourcing and Vendor Performance Associate is an important interface in the end-to-end supply chain. Primary purpose is to lead and oversee sourcing RFQs and transition from existing products to newly improved and fully vetted product at a lower cost in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Other purposes include product development, sample approval, risk mitigation, supplier and sku rationalization support. Assist in building out vendor compliance program and own catalog of suppliers.
Primary Responsibilities:- Based off communicated strategy execute detailed project plan for multiple projects simultaneously, including tasks, timelines, owners, cross functional collaboration amongst departments (procurement, distribution, marketing, transportation), escalation and mitigation of risk with senior associate. Understand required specs, approve product samples, looking for economies of scale opportunities, understanding procurement assessment of inventory depletion and ramp up, marketing plan for launch, execute continuous process improvements. Cost management. Regular review and execution of current category products for opportunities to negotiate lower costing and improved rebates in collaboration with procurement and marketing. Cost builds on new product initiatives, presenting to senior associate before sharing out. Ensure GMS accuracy.
- Support RFQ process for new initiatives with coordinator project brief data collection, research and discovery with internal business partners, supplier and product vetting process, including product specifications and samples for evaluation, collaborate with QA and independent third-party testing agency for approval of new products, main point of contact for day-to-day inquiries.
- Assist in continuous process improvement as it relates to vendor compliance program, own specific vendor relationships and execute vendor performance analysis, reporting, and chargeback processes against vendor performance policies.
- Support director with overseas offices (APAC/EMEA) on OS&E expansion; COGs reduction initiatives, RFQs, opportunities with new manufacturers.
Education Required:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business-related field or equivalent years (5) of work experience
Experience:- Min 2 years in supply chain, product development, or project management with an associate or bachelor degree. 5 years of work experience in supply chain with any degree can be considered equivalent. A fresh graduate with Master Degree in Supply Chain or Business will also be considered.
Skills:- Experience with supply chain, product and project management; manufacturing experience a plus
- Curious
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Any foreign language proficiency is a plus
- Must be detail oriented and highly organized
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural and highly competitive environment
- Exceptionally strong problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate leadership, supervision and directional skills to peers
- Must be a great team player
- Strong quantitative skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge in any PLM software (Product Lifecycle Management) is an added advantage
- Ability and willingness to travel
