Manager, Supply Chain Supplier Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement processes and strategies that facilitate supply planning with supplier partners.

• Manage and regulate inventory requirements alongside efficient ordering techniques.

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to enhance supplier fill rates, inventory stabilization, service levels, KPIs, and overall customer satisfaction.

• Direct suppliers on shipping requirements.

• Work cross-functionally with Commercial teams to address inventory shortages and supply chain challenges.

• Implement processes aimed at improving inbound operational metrics.

• Design policies and supplier scorecards that track performance metrics and KPIs.

• Gather supplier data and establish coordination processes that drive improvements in Supply Chain KPIs.

• Create metrics for supplier effectiveness and methods to enhance fill rates and customer experience.

• Oversee systems and reporting that yield actionable insights for supply planning.

• Lead and advocate for system development to increase utilization and automate processes.

• Monitor supplier compliance and develop controls, issue identification, and remediation strategies.

• Identify opportunities for manual processing and data collection to facilitate transactional automation.

• Drive resolution of issues and escalations for assigned suppliers, including RDC redistribution fulfillment, supplier fulfillment, seasonal planning, and management of excess inventory.

• Communicate actions and the associated bottom-line benefits to stakeholders.

• Maintain cooperative relationships with Commercial, GSC Merchandising, Field Operations, Business Technology, Field Merchandising, SBS, Finance, business unit leadership, and executive leadership teams.

• Provide vision and direction to stakeholders throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or six years of experience in foodservice, wholesale, or retail inventory management roles.

• Five years of experience in wholesale, foodservice distribution, or retail distribution.

• At least 4 years of management experience with multiple direct reports.

• Six years of relevant experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.

• Comprehensive understanding of the function, business strategies, company objectives, and external factors influencing Purchase Cost Variance Management.

• Advanced analytical and communication abilities.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Capability to work effectively within a heavily matrixed environment.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

• Willingness to travel up to 5 percent of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

• Access to Sysco benefits information at SyscoBenefits.com.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employment.