What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Relationship Mgr (Individual Contributor) position at Vistar?
We Deliver the Goods:
This is an individual contributor role, and is not a people manager role.
The Supplier Relationship Manager supports our purchasing team with forecasting and various reporting analytics. We are looking for someone to develop strong interpersonal relationships in an environment that requires both strong teamwork, and the ability to work independently.
Position Responsibilities:
Required Experience: 1 - 3 Years purchasing, supplier management, inventory management, pricing, or related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
This is an individual contributor role, and is not a people manager role.
The Supplier Relationship Manager supports our purchasing team with forecasting and various reporting analytics. We are looking for someone to develop strong interpersonal relationships in an environment that requires both strong teamwork, and the ability to work independently.
Position Responsibilities:
- Act as a frontline relationship manager between Vistar and a strategic supplier partner, ensuring clear and effective communication.
- Improve redistributor fill rate through accurate demand planning and other mechanisms. Coordinate with the purchasing team to ensure that inventory levels are aligned with demand forecasts and supplier capabilities.
- Monitor and improve dock efficiencies including layer/pallet purchasing to reduce dock time and maximize efficiency earnings.
- Measure supplier performance, including supplier score-carding and regularly scheduled supplier reviews, providing feedback and implementing improvements as needed.
- Assist with collecting required price change notification documentation.
- Develop and implement inventory process improvements to optimize performance and reduce overall inventory risk.
- Generate regular reporting to provide insights into inventory performance, trends and provide business analytics to assist with sourcing decisions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience: 1 - 3 Years purchasing, supplier management, inventory management, pricing, or related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
