eSupply Chain Specialist

at  SYSCO FOOD SERVICES

ESUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST

Reports To
eSupply Chain Manager
Location
Sysco Canada, Any Location, Remote
Type
Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date
July 12th, 2024
Salary
$54,431-$112,865

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS (ABOUT YOU):

• Minimum five (5+) years job-related experience within a business role, preferably within an analytical capacity.
• Completion of post secondary education at an accredited institution, preferably relating to business, eCommerce, or computer science.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, GXS Trusted Link, GXS Bizmanager, OpenText Trading Grid Online.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels within the Sysco organization.
• Excellent time management, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Must be extremely detail-oriented, business-minded, and have the ability to probe into information to get results.
  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:

The purpose of the job is to facilitate the implementation and execution of the National EDI strategy with an aim at reducing costs and establishing a more responsive relationship with customers, suppliers, and partners as well facilitate Supplier conversions to Corporate Billing and Central Billing. The role will also support the EDI Process between Sysco and its Suppliers, and in some cases its customers.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the training of all appropriate site and supplier personnel by teaching and explaining the business practices associated with electronic data interchange
• Provide support to Sysco colleagues and to suppliers by identifying problems and responding promptly with a resolution
• Implement and manage Suppliers on approved EDI solution providers such as iTradeNetwork and SPS Commerce
• Use interpersonal styles and communication methods to understand the supplier’s electronic integration capabilities, and work to gain their commitment to transact with Sysco using EDI
• Actively participate as a member of the eSupply Chain Services team in order to complete all set initiatives
• Manage and maintain Trading Partner activity in database and multiple tracking spreadsheets.
• Implement and work with EDI transaction sets including 850, 855, 997 & 810
• Support the onboarding of suppliers to Sysco’s Corporate and Central Billing platforms
• Prepare and transmit Chain Customer invoices
• Work with coding & standards, Operating Sites, and suppliers to resolve SUPC, MPC, SCC, or other coding issues
• Work with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve EDI invoice discrepancies
• Work with the Business Technology team in order to resolve help desk calls
• Have a strong knowledge and understanding of AS2 Communications
• Release data from Suppliers to ProLync
• Participate in various projects as required
• 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.