Specialist, Chain Inventory US

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... As a Multi-Unit Chain Inventory Specialist, you will work directly with National and Regional Chain Customers and coordinates market intelligence for stakeholders for demand planning needs to drive continuous improvement with customer in-stock performance, inventory turns, and product loss. You will collaborate with Chain Account Representatives, National and Regional Account Managers, Supply Chain Team on inventory levels and discontinued or replacement items to help efficiently and effectively drive GFS chain business. You will create and implement Supply Chain plans that affect the distribution and inventory of products to further enhance product flow for chain customers. You will continually strengthen customer relationships and builds trust by serving as a liaison between GFS Supply Chain and the customer. Responsibilities: Manages & leads conversations regarding customer inventory needs for supply chain from on-boarding throughout the existence of the contract. Coordinates market intelligence for stakeholders for demand planning needs to drive continuous improvement with customer in-stock performance, days on hand, and product loss. Manages supply chain processes of assigned Chain Customers that may span across multiple distribution centers Facilitate cross-functional communication among GFS departments to provide pertinent information on customer menu needs, inventory levels, and discontinued or replacement items to help efficiently and effectively drive GFS multi-unit business. (i.e. Internal Freight Team, Receiving, Chain Account Multi-Unit Sales, National & Regional Multi-Unit Account Managers, National & Regional Account Coordinators, Supply Chain Team, National Account Pricing Team, Suppliers etc.) Leverages experience and industry knowledge to gather and disseminate market intelligence. Fosters the internal/external customer relationship by educating and influencing customers on the importance of supply chain planning. Serves as an information source, provides item-level recommendations and coordinates appropriate activity as it relates to inventory and liquidation. Establishes proprietary supplier parameters: lead time, safety stock, networks, etc. Identifies and resolves supply chain issues utilizing available resources. Provides inventory, supplier and promotional data to customers Supports internal and external customers with all analytics, strategy recommendations and communications related to inventory and promotions. Attends customer business reviews to drive accountability for supply chain performance. Expedites inbound product to DC's and outbound shipments to customers. Reviews and follows up on PO receipts and late POs to ensure adequate inventory levels for customer specific items. Performs other duties as assigned. Our leading candidate will have: Two or more years experience within the food industry, supply chain, or an equivalent preferred. Proven ability to interact directly with customers at a high level. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related preferred. A proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, including an equivalent, relevant combination of education, training and experience will be considered in lieu of the specified education and experience requirements. BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees. Job Alerts are unavailable at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we’ve been growing pretty much continuously over these 120 years, we’ve remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself. Join us.

Salary : $48,600 - $61,600