As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco’s success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.
We don’t just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.
We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Supply Planner - Co. Limerick, Dublin Or Belfast. This role will play a key role in ensuring products are available in the Distribution system to support the Commercial Strategy and meet the service requirements of our customers.
The role requires a candidate who will be:
- Proactive self-starter with a keen eye for details
- Self-motivated
- Organised and results driven
Key Accountabilities:
- Ensure accurate ordering of product to support sales and mitigate waste by balancing demand forecasts, current stock levels, and supplier lead times to minimise both shortages and overstock.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure full contract compliance, including adherence to agreed lead times, service levels, and delivery accuracy.
- Support the achievement of Stock Level KPIs by actively managing DSO, identifying risks early, and taking corrective action to protect availability while avoiding excess.
- Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure effective communication, rapid issue resolution, and consistent supply performance.
- Maintain accurate MRP master data
- Maintain stocking policies by regularly reviewing product performance and adjusting stocked versus non‑stock status in line with demand patterns, financial objectives, and operational constraints
Requirements:
- Excellent PC Skills and Systems Knowledge
- Excel and knowledge of AX and MRP advantageous however training will be provided
- Strong numerical and analytical skills required
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible, innovative, and creative in their attitudes to all issues and areas of the business
- The ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
- The successful candidate must also be an excellent team player and be willing to interact with both customers and suppliers
- Candidate must be willing to work weekends, bank holidays and outside core office hours
Sysco Ireland Culture
o Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
o Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
o Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
o A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.
The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.
Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Excellent PC skills and systems knowledge
- Excel knowledge
- AX knowledge
- MRP knowledge
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
- Excellent teamwork and willingness to interact with customers and suppliers
- Willingness to work weekends, bank holidays, and outside core office hours
Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.
Sysco Insights
What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
