CATEGORY PLANNER

Reports To
Manager, Procurement
Location
Sysco Canada
Type
Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date
June 18, 2025
Salary
$45,016-$93,603

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS (ABOUT YOU):

• Minimum 2 years in procurement or a related field
• Post-secondary education in related field preferred, equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience and knowledge of procurement software such as JDA or DPR (Demand Planning & Replenishment).
  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

ROLE:

This position plays an important role in helping to maintain a standard of excellence in the areas of product procurement, inventory management and customer service.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Replenishment of Daily Inventories
• Utilization of Demand Planning & Replenishment (DPR) Buying System for Purchasing and Warnings
• Demand Planning & Replenishment system Maintenance, Set Ups, Information Verification (vendor, item, lead times, etc.)
• Obtain operational efficiencies with regards to pieces per pallet / full pallet percentage.
• Adherence to Balanced Receiving Days
• Order management efficiencies (optimize order frequency, reduce purchase order amendments).
• Follow up on Unconfirmed purchase orders, on late, no appointment, overdue purchase orders, and carriers
• Advance / Just In Time (JIT) management and submissions for allocations
• Vendor / Purchase Order shortage post review – Vendor follow up
• New item forecast management, reviews and follow-ups
• Meeting / Exceeding Service Level Targets and Goals
• Responsible for efficient management of on hand inventories, aged inventory, inventory gain/loss and items on hold
• Unallocated Special Order and Advanced order review / follow up
• Obsolete – story input for aged items
• Return to Vendor Coordination (arrangement, paperwork, etc.)
• Identification of items that are slow moving / dead stock
• Monitoring code date reports - ensure action taken where required to avoid spoilage/shrink.
• Purchase Order price discrepancies received – forward information to applicable PSA for correction in system
• Shrink / Spoilage – reduce, identify, request assistance e.g. deal to move out
• Logistics – work with Logistics Coordinator on new pick-up coordination, buy patterns for efficiencies, consolidation opportunities, etc.
• Process penalties for late delivery, no shows for carriers/vendors where applicable.
• Report Review of Daily Planner Information and Inventory Analysis Information
• Out of stock emails to Sales Team
• Suspended item request for approval / communication to Sales Team if approved
• Cross Dock / Intra Company volume request approval
• Complies with Sysco’s 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.