Gordon Food Service is hiring a Multi Unit Inventory Specialist. This candidate will work directly with National Account Customers and coordinates market intelligence for stakeholders for demand planning needs. Utilizes a forecasting replenishment system and other software applications to drive continuous improvement with customer in-stock performance, inventory turns, and product loss. Continually strengthens customer relationships and builds trust by serving as a liaison between GFS Supply Chain and the customer.

Responsibilities:

• Provides inventory data to customers and National Account teams.

• Coordinates new business. Involved in the implementation process, loading and communicating usage information to purchasing team.

• Serves as an information resource to National Account Coordinators and National Account Managers on product related questions regarding inventory levels, discontinued items, excessive orders and general product information.

• Recommends forecast adjustments to incorporate market intelligence, promotional movement and seasonal demand.

• Takes ownership of time sensitive, new product listings and inventory levels for promotional activity for National Account customers, working in collaboration with the National Account Coordinator and Purchasing Teams.

• Using available reporting, Identifies slow moving items and potential dead stock items at Divisional level and takes action to assist specific assigned Chain Customers.

• Provides pertinent information to facilitate cross-functional communication among GFS departments. 

• Collaborates with National Account team members and National Account customers to effectively plan for future events, limited time offers and inventory requirements according to customer needs. 

Our Ideal Candidate will Have:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain management or Related field (preferred)

• Four or more years supply chain management experience (as typically obtained through a Bachelor’s degree plus experience working with forecasting and replenishment tools). Proven ability to interact directly with customers at a high level.

• 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.

Location:

• 1300 Gezon Pkwy, Wyoming MI 49509

• Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office 2 days remote

• Monday to Friday

• 8 am to 5 pm

Adherence to Hybrid Work Policy:

Adherence to the company’s hybrid work policy is an essential function of the Multi Unit Inventory Specialist position.  The policy is subject to change, and employees will be required to adhere to those changes as a condition of their continued employment.