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Senior Inventory Planner

Sysco

Remote · USFull-time$80–121K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–121K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Inventory Planner manages inventory and replenishment for complex categories, supporting customer service, purchasing accuracy, and supply chain efficiency. The role oversees forecasting, demand planning, inventory performance, and replenishment issues across at least 4,000 SKUs, while training the planning team on procurement processes. It also collaborates with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet corporate goals and execute enterprise initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Excel, nice to haveInventory Management, nice to havePurchasing, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveCross-Functional Collaboration, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveMultitasking, nice to haveReplenishment Processes, nice to haveTactical Replenishment, nice to haveOrganization, nice to havePlanning, nice to haveSupplier Negotiation, nice to haveProduct Forecasting, nice to haveDemand Planning, nice to haveManhattan DPR, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma, requiredBachelor's Degree, nice to have5+ Years Inventory Management or Purchasing Experience, requiredRetail, Wholesale or Distribution Experience, nice to haveBachelor's+2 Years or Equivalent Education and Experience, nice to have

Full job description

Company: US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 77077 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $80,300.00 - $120,500.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Job Profile Summary: Achieve company inventory management goals for complex categories which include but are not limited to: exemplary customer service, PO(purchase order) accuracy (cost, quantity, dates), minimal spoilage and shrink, and managing inventory to the lowest possible DSO (day sales outstanding). Execute a replenishment strategy that supports supply chain efficiencies. Train and support the replenishment team on appropriate forecast management, procurement best practices, policies, and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Take strategic action to maintain inventory levels while maximizing customer service levels
  • Manage Inventory DSO (daily sales outstanding), aged inventory, obsolete inventory, spoilage and shrink to achieve corporate goals
  • Manage forecasting and demand planning for customer events, business shifts, and seasonality changes in collaboration with COE
  • Provide training to planning team on procurement processes to comply with corporate guidelines
  • Collaborate with the local, market and corporate cross functional teams and suppliers to maximize supply chain efficiencies.
  • Demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency of the Manhattan inventory planning tool DPR (demand planning system), to drive teams performance as indicated by DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising KPIs
  • Manage SKU count (min 4,000 + SKUs single or multiple Operating Companies) and resolve replenishment issues as required. Performance to be sustained at this level while meeting established Key Performance Indicators.
  • Execute purchasing of new items and demand changes timely
  • Follow and react to market conditions within established corporate guidelines
  • Manage and understand commodity purchasing dynamics
  • Execute enterprise initiatives

Education

  • High school diploma required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

  • 5+ years of experience. May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of 5 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience (Bachelors +2 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience).
  • Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment

Professional Skills

  • Strong excel skills
  • Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in distribution with 10,000+ SKUs
  • Strong communication skills with stakeholders on any gaps in product service level
  • Ability to work cross-functionally across the enterprise
  • Strong attention to details and follow up
  • Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to understand/execute standard replenishment processes and best practices
  • Strong tactical replenishment execution skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to negotiate with suppliers to execute the inventory depletion process
  • Strong understanding of product forecasting

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OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Anticipated Close Date:

11/10/2026 The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs. The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended.

How this job compares

Set against the 740 open Supply Chain Planner jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–121K/yr
  • US median$102–187K/yr540 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $100K, is 28% below the US median midpoint ($139K) — in the middle half of Supply Chain Planner salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 740 open Supply Chain Planner jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Supply Chain Planner postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (635 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 350 of the 740 open Supply Chain Planner jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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