Sysco Brand Specialist

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This role is responsible for maintaining profitable value-added, wholesale and PRDC business dedicated to existing Sysco customers. This person is responsible for establishing and maintaining active relationships with the merchandisers at each Sysco operating company (OpCo) to provide excellent customer service to each OpCo. This person is also the liaison between Sysco OpCo and the value-added and operations departments within the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Keying in orders from each operating company (OpCo) for all value-added and distribution items. Communicating all orders to each department in time for all cut-off. Distribute pick tickets and load sheets to all Sysco pullers once the orders are in and complete. Give direction to Sysco pullers for all changes to orders, all cross-dock information, any changes in driver schedules, etc. Handling all reporting requests both scheduled and those that come up during each week.

Maintain working relationships with all departments in OpCo to facilitate complete, on time, accurate loading of all outbound Sysco trucks including cross-dock items. Develop and maintain great working relationships with all produce managers, produce specialists, sales leadership and merchandising teams at each Sysco OpCo servicing. Facilitate the pricing of all products from the value-added departments as well as distribution and ensure it has been sent off to all interested parties each week.

Communicate any market issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education College degree or work experience equivalent.

Experience

1 year of sales or operational distribution experience preferred.

Professional Skills

Experience with MS Office. Strong numeric and alphanumeric data entry skills. Detail-oriented. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Working knowledge and understanding of distribution and warehousing procedures preferred.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY Most important decisions made fully independently

Pricing on buyouts, weekly pricing on any distribution items. Credits under $500. Rescheduling loading of trucks to ensure timely completion of orders. Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required): Solutions for miss-ships. Credits over $500. ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING Supervisor Title Sysco Champion