Strategic Margin Forecasting Director

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco seeks a Director of Margin & Profitability to lead the USFS Finance Forecasting COE, advancing margin forecasting, standardizing methodologies, and delivering actionable insights to drive profitable growth across Finance, Sales, Revenue Management, Merchandising and Leadership.

The role focuses on building scalable models, improving forecast credibility, and transforming forecasting from reporting to proactive decision-support, with cross-functional leadership and strategic partnership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA/CPA preferred.
• GAAP knowledge and management experience required; strong leadership to mentor teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with driver-based forecasting and profitability analysis desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise margin forecasting: GP$, GP/case and profitability forecasting.
• Build driver-based forecasting models connecting volume, price, mix, cost and profitability.
• Own margin analytics and provide actionable insights on drivers of margin expansion/erosion.
• Drive one forecasting engine; standardize tools, processes, and data views.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Revenue Management, and Leadership to enable decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

MS Office

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Sysco seeks a Director of Margin & Profitability to lead the USFS Finance Forecasting COE, advancing margin forecasting, standardizing methodologies, and delivering actionable insights to drive profitable growth across Finance, Sales, Revenue Management, Merchandising and Leadership.

The role focuses on building scalable models, improving forecast credibility, and transforming forecasting from reporting to proactive decision-support, with cross-functional leadership and strategic partnership.