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FT backroom coordinator

Houston, Texas

Overview

At Sysco, we're building long-lasting customer relationships through our top-quality products and services, innovative technology solutions and extraordinary sales colleagues. Here, you’ll leverage our comprehensive, industry-leading training with your outgoing nature, creativity, strategic thinking and commitment to excellence to set your customers up for success. This allows your customers to grow their business—and you to grow your career.

  • Full time
  • Travel: 0

FT backroom coordinator

Houston, TX

Job ID R241474 Date posted 03/11/2026

Employment Type Full time

Company name US0736 Sysco To Go (Division of USA I)

Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Job Profile Summary The Backroom Coordinator is responsible for ensuring efficient inventory management, secure key control, and smooth receiving operations. The role supports overall store efficiency and security by maintaining consistency in backroom operations and optimizing stock flow.

Description

Purpose:
The Backroom Coordinator is responsible for ensuring efficient inventory management, secure key control, and smooth receiving operations. The role supports overall store efficiency and security by maintaining consistency in backroom operations and optimizing stock flow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Key Control Management:

    • Maintain control over keys for compactor, receiving doors, and vendor doors.

    • Log key check-ins and check-outs and secure keys when not in use.

    • Report any lost or damaged keys promptly.

  • Receiving Operations:

    • Receive and verify shipments from trucks, DSD vendors, and direct shipments.

    • Inspect incoming goods for damage, accuracy, and quality.

    • Log discrepancies and submit reports for damaged or incorrect shipments.

    • Coordinate with the sales floor to prioritize high-demand items and manage the receiving schedule.

    • Ensure proper temperature control for perishable goods.

  • Inventory Management:

    • Coordinate stock movement from reserve steel to the sales floor.

    • Conduct regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.

    • Reconcile discrepancies and monitor inventory levels for potential stockouts or overstocks.

    • Work with store leadership to optimize inventory levels.

  • Damaged Merchandise Processing:

    • Assess and process damaged merchandise according to company policy.

    • Maintain records of all damaged items, including cause and resolution.

    • Dispose of unsalvageable items in compliance with environmental and FSQA regulations.

  • Return to Vendor (RTV) Management:

    • Coordinate the return of merchandise to vendors.

    • Prepare documentation and arrange shipping for RTV items.

    • Maintain accurate records of all RTV processes.

  • Inventory Reporting:

    • Assist with inventory reports and provide accurate data for analysis.

    • Participate in scheduled full inventory counts and suggest improvements for reporting efficiency.

  • Vendor Coordination:

    • Manage relationships with DSD vendors and coordinate delivery schedules.

    • Address and resolve vendor-related issues to ensure smooth operations.

  • Safety and Security:

    • Enforce safety protocols, including proper equipment use and lifting techniques.

    • Ensure emergency exits are clear and report any security concerns.

    • Maintain a clean and organized backroom environment.

  • Communication:

    • Liaise between sales floor staff and store leadership to ensure efficient merchandise flow.

    • Provide regular updates to management on backroom operations.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Experience with inventory management and receiving operations.

  • Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and external vendors.

  • Knowledge of safety protocols and inventory control best practices.

  • Previous forklift experience

This position plays a key role in supporting the store's operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective backroom management.

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.

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Success Profile

We’re looking for a Sales team member who possesses the following traits.

  • Ambitious
  • Proactive
  • Results Driven
  • Achiever
  • Self Starter
  • Trustworthy

What Fuels Sysco

Every day around the planet, the people of Sysco work together to connect the world, innovate with purpose and care for one another. As the leading global foodservice distributor, we’re paving the way for a healthier today and a more sustainable future.

Career Path

There are many ways to grow your career with Sysco. Here is an example.

  • Sales Consultant
  • District Sales Manager
  • Local Sales Director
  • Region VP Sales

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities

  • Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided

  • Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals

  • Specialized sales training

  • Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition

  • 401(k) with automatic matching

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits

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