Manager, Operational Merchandising Strategy, Growth and Performance

Sysco; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 97 000 - 146 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

Sysco is seeking a Manager of Operational Merchandising Strategy, Growth, and Performance to drive market share and optimize merchandising operations. The role partners across Corporate, Market, Region, and external partners to standardize tools, processes, and solutions aligned with key operating initiatives.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, translate insights into action, and develop KPIs to measure success.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field.
• Master’s degree a plus.
• Proven experience in merchandising operations, strategy development, and performance management.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Translate data and insights into executable action plans for local merchandising teams
• Drive the development and execution of merchandising initiatives focused on product and category opportunities to drive market share growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, and sales to align merchandising strategies with overall business objectives.
• Lead the development of merchandising reporting frameworks, processes, and tools to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Conhecimentos

Merchandising operations

Strategy development

Performance management

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

SQL

Tableau

PowerBI

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in business/Marketing/Merchandising

Master's degree a plus

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

SQL

Tableau

PowerBI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company:

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

77077

Travel Percentage:

0

Compensation Range:

$97,400.00 - $146,200.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as the Manager of Operational Merchandising Strategy, Growth, and Performance. This role is pivotal in driving the strategic direction of our merchandising operations, focusing on driving market share growth and ensuring optimal performance across all aspects of our merchandising functions. The individual will collaborate cross-functionally across Corporate, Market, and Region levels, as well as with other functional teams and external partners, to develop and standardize tools, processes, and solutions aligned with key operating initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.


• Translate data and insights into executable action plans for local merchandising teams


• Drive the development and execution of merchandising initiatives focused on product and category opportunities to drive market share growth.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, and sales to align merchandising strategies with overall business objectives.


• Partner with other functional teams and external partners to develop and standardize tools, processes, and solutions to support growth


• Lead the development of merchandising reporting frameworks, processes, and tools to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.


• Work closely with merchandising teams to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure success and track progress against targets.


• Provide guidance and support to merchandising teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.


• Monitor and analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.


• Prepare and present regular reports and presentations to senior management, providing insights and recommendations on merchandising strategy, growth opportunities, and performance metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field; Master’s degree a plus.


• Proven experience in merchandising operations, strategy development, and performance management, preferably in a retail or e-commerce environment.


• 6 years of experience in analytics required.


• Previous people management experience required including direct employee supervision and management of working teams.


• Excellent analytical problem solving skills with the ability to interpret data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions. Ability to translate data in executable action plans.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and levels of the organization.


• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented mindset, capable of driving change and innovation.


• Strong financial acumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve goals and deliver results.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, data analysis tools, and merchandising software platforms.

Skills & Abilities:

• Experience managing projects and passionate leader of people


• Understanding of business value drivers and corresponding business impact


• Strategic skills (making complex decisions, innovation, dealing with ambiguity, etc.) as well as excellent analytic, inquisitive nature and quantitative skills


• Ability to synthesize, visualize, and effectively communicate complex data into effective storytelling to provide business recommendations, and coach others to provide additional business insights and value


• Problem-solving skills with proven ability to influence others across the organization


• Self-motivated individual who is comfortable working with diverse business scenarios, handling multiple priorities and have a business & consultancy mind-set, while technically (data) savvy


• Passion about discovering new things and ability to learn quickly


• Good communication skills, self-motivated, dynamic, reciprocal, and "can-do" attitude


• Data management and visualization skills / tools (SQL, Tableau, PowerBI or similar)


• Collaborative team player who can effectively work in a matrix/cross-functional organization


• Advanced Microsoft Office (exceptional excel skills, powerpoint, etc.) skills required


• Understanding of key differences between a range of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics approaches and tradeoffs between each


• Understanding of business value drivers, corresponding business impact, and the relationship between modeling choices and business considerations


• Experience analyzing, synthesizing, and communicating syndicated data analytics (NPD, Technomic's, Nielsen IRI, etc.


• Project management capabilities preferred


• Experience working in distribution, retail, or wholesale industry preferred

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 Affittive 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 opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Anticipated Close Date:

11/27/2026

The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs. The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended.