JOB DESCRIPTION

Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.

Though we have always been a local organisation, being a part of Sysco means we retain an international focus that offers our employees the opportunities to learn, develop and pursue the career they have always wanted.

Now, we’re looking for an Inventory Lead to join our team, with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Inventory and Driver Check In (DCI) functions. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation, take responsibility for all aspects of inventory accuracy and compliance, always thinking about continuous improvement. Along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco – keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do

Key Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Inventory Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Oversee daily Inventory Control operations and ensure all key tasks are completed per business requirements.
Management of Inventory Operatives, including monitoring and control of overtime, absences, performance, recruitment etc. within established limits.
Conduct regular coaching and counselling with Inventory employees towards the overall objective of meeting or exceeding jointly established performance goals and related activities.
Investigate stock variances and provide root cause analysis to the Inventory Manager.
Develop corrective actions for variances alongside the Inventory Manager and liaise with Operations Management for implementation and tracking.
Maintain, implement, and update Standard Operating Procedures for all Inventory processes.
Monitor performance of the Inventory team and individuals through agreed metrics and take action to improve performance when required.
Review and enhance inventory processes to ensure productivity and efficiency.
Work closely with all departments regarding all aspects affecting inventory accuracy and adjustments.
Lead and participate in ad-hoc Inventory projects as required.
Support the day-to-day management of the DCI function, ensuring all processes are completed accurately and within required timelines.
Ensure DCI team training and development plans are completed within agreed timelines.
Monitor DCI performance metrics and put improvement measures in place when necessary.
Track the root cause of DCI-related issues and work with Inventory and Operations Management to implement corrective actions.
Work cross-functionally with all impacted departments to ensure accuracy of DCI-related adjustments and processes.

Requirements:

3+ years’ experience in inventory control in food distribution.
Supervisory experience.
Fully flexible in relation to start and finish times to meet the needs of the business.
Experience in change management and continuous improvement.
Efficient communication and leading skills, with experience in building and developing teams.
Excellent IT skills and numeracy skill with ability to analyse and interpret data quickly and accurately.
Natural appetite for identifying, investigating and resolving issues. Proven problem-solving abilities.
Ability to develop and manage KPIs.
Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
Capable of working collaboratively with peers and colleagues from other departments on a daily basis.
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
Qualification or certification in a related discipline advantageous.

Core Competencies:

Understanding your customers – acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.
Flexibility & adaptability – demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.
Building effective relationships- candidate is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.
Communication & listening – exceptional communication skills – writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settings and style.
Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect.

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