Vendor Operations Coordinator II (100% Remote)

Job Description BECOME A US FOODS® ASSOCIATE! Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? We help YOU make it! Schedule Mon - Fri 8 hour day with start time flexible between 6 am - 8 am AZ time Benefits: Full US Foods Benefits - DAY 1! medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and much more! US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Vendor Support • Provide first-line phone support to vendors during normal business hours. • Follow up with vendors on inquiries requiring additional investigation or assistance. • Resolve cases in HPSM daily, including reviewing and validating bills of lading, identifying offsets, and coding and initiating approved payments. • Provide backup support for various vendor programs, such as SIB, division deductions, short payments, and EZ Claims. Supplier Portal • Grant user access to the supplier portal. • Assist vendors with portal group setup. • Conduct portal walkthroughs and provide coaching to vendors on portal usage. Policy and Procedure Adherence • Ensure vendors understand and adhere to company policies and procedures for dispute resolution. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Collaborate with market procurement and finance teams to resolve trade, expense, and deduction issues. • Assist field HPSM users with questions and guidance. • Identify and address potential issues with vendors, procurement processes, and receiving procedures to improve overall productivity. Project Support • Participate in and complete assigned projects as directed by supervisors or managers. RELATIONSHIPS • Internal: Accounting, Finance, Regional Markets, Leadership and peers. • External: Manage the relationship with vendors and Accenture partners, interacting with various levels of client services and management. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Remote: This role is fully remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment using Arizona time zone MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Three years AP experience EDUCATION • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Three or more years experience in a business environment or college degree • Proficient in Basic Excel is required • Advanced Excel is preferred i.e., basic formulas, V-Look Ups & Pivot Tables • Basic Word and Outlook skills; Intermediate PeopleSoft Financial experience is preferred. • Familiar with data query/data management tools extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects) • Strong verbal and written communications skills are required • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and interact with a variety of associates (all levels), external customers and vendor community in supportive and positive manner. • Strong attention to detail and flexibility to work within an environment of changing priorities. • Strong analytical and data manipulation skills. • Self-starter with the ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow • Strong analytical skill preferred This role will also receive : overtime compensation Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: Apply tot his job