Sysco · 1 day ago
Sr Manager Data Scientist (Pricing)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expSysco is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science for Pricing to help drive the development of industry-leading predictive models. The role involves overseeing the technical development of predictive models, managing a team of data scientists, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to derive actionable insights for pricing strategies.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
Hiring Manager
Luke E
Responsibilities
Lead the technical development of an industry-leading predictive analytics portfolio in support of key functional & business priorities (e.g., demand generation, assortment optimization, supply chain design & optimization)
Work with Sr. Directors and Directors throughout Sysco to frame business opportunities and develop appropriate analytic strategies. Ensure the appropriate analytical techniques are used to solve those business opportunities
Implement data science models and visualizations using SQL, Python, Tableau and open source libraries
Manage, attract, coach, retain, and motivate a world class team of scientists and engineers
Lead multiple projects simultaneously and help team resource planning
Perform regular code reviews and give feedback on approach and coding standards to junior data scientists
Design and execute experiments to validate solutions during product rollout and present results to leadership
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business results through various use cases of customer-level in
Work with Sysco’s technology teams on data integration to architect, build and continuously improve data assets, which are the foundation of data-driven and customer-centric initiatives
Research industry leading analytics practices and recommend continuous improvement opportunities for Sysco
Represent Sysco in industry events
Qualification
Required
Master's degree + 4 years or PhD + 2 years of industry experience in management consulting, strategy, analytics, at a specialized analytics company or in an analytics organization in a corporate setting
Degree should be in mathematics, statistics or computer science or related field; preferred from a top tier University
4+ years of experience accessing and manipulating data in SQL or NoSQL database environments
3+ years of experience with scientific scripting languages (e.g., Python) and/or object-oriented programming (e.g., C++, Java)
4+ years of experience with Bayesian statistics, regression analysis (beyond linear regression), supervised learning, unsupervised learning or timeseries analysis required
Must be able to think conceptually, strategically, and creatively with little oversight or direction (i.e. display thought leadership vs. simply 'do' or execute something that was developed or directed by someone else)
Must have experience initiating, driving and delivering complex analytical projects
Able to perform quantitative analysis using appropriate analytical and visualization tools such as Python, Tableau and open source libraries
Strong software design and OOP fundamentals (must be functional in nearly any language)
Demonstrated experience using machine learning algorithms in a commercial setting
High proficiency in the use of statistical packages, understanding advantages and limitations of each
Proficiency in statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, forecasting/predictive analytics, multivariate testing, and optimization algorithms
Must be very comfortable with numbers and have a solid understanding of various analytical techniques and where they should be best deployed
Must have a basic understanding of the latest trends in database systems and technologies that enable advanced analytics including cloud based solutions such as AWS
Preferred
Experience in Pricing Strategy, CPG, Retail and /or Foodservice
Experience with Agile Software Development
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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