Sysco · 8 hours ago
Senior Analyst, Merchandising Growth & Operations - GSC - US
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSysco is a leading global foodservice distributor, and they are seeking a Senior Analyst to generate and analyze data related to business and category performance. This role involves supporting Merchandising leadership with deep-dive analyses, developing scalable analytical solutions, and communicating findings to enhance business strategies.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
Responsibilities
Generate and analyze data on business and category performance to provide actionable insights, performing complex analyses to support decision-making processes within the Merchandising team. Aggregate insights to facilitate the development of category and assortment strategies, identifying a targeted objective to support overall business management
Support Merchandising leadership in conducting ad hoc deep dive analyses to address specific business challenges. Design and execute analytical projects to uncover trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Design and develop scalable analytical solutions to support Merchandising, Category Management and Assortment Strategy activities, leveraging automation and advanced data querying and manipulation tools to streamline analytical processes
Develop a deep familiarity with back-end source tables to create scripts for efficient data querying. Ensure accuracy and reliability of data by continuously monitoring and validating data sources and tools
Identify areas for improvement in existing analytical tools and processes, especially those related to Merchandising Analytics. Recommend and implement enhancements to optimize data analysis efficiency and accuracy
Regularly collaborate with Merchandising teams to enhance product and assortment knowledge. Develop insights on business performance and strategies to guide decision-making
Develop a deep understanding of the organization's categories and assortment offerings. Familiarize yourself with key performance indicators (KPIs) used to manage the business, specifically the components that make up Sysco’s P&L at the category level (e.g. Merchandising economics)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Math, or a related field
3+ years of experience
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required
Proficiency in SQL required with preference towards Python
Analytical thinker who can draw sound business conclusions from multiple sources of information and has a strong curiosity of data
Experienced quantitative problem solver who can manage complex issues and interpret large data sets comfortably
Strong communication skills and ability to present complex data insights in a clear and concise manner
Self-driven individual who can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities
Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing scalable solutions
Active learner with a propensity for continuous improvement
Able to work independently and proactively within the defined scope of responsibility
Detail-oriented
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Merchandising or Category Management
Industries preferred: Distribution, Consulting, Retail/CPG, Banking/Private Equity
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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