Strategic Merchandising Growth Manager

Sysco Corp.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is seeking a seasoned Manager of Operational Merchandising Strategy, Growth, and Performance to drive the strategic direction of merchandising operations.

You will collaborate across Corporate, Market, and Region levels to standardize tools, processes, and solutions aligned with key operating initiatives. The role focuses on market share growth, performance optimization, and leading merchandising reporting and KPI development across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising operations, strategy development, and performance management, preferably in a retail or e-commerce environment.
• Ability to translate data into actionable plans for local merchandising teams.
• Experience building and using merchandising reporting frameworks and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Translate data and insights into executable action plans for local merchandising teams.
• Drive development and execution of merchandising initiatives to grow market share.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align merchandising strategies with business objectives.
• Develop standardized tools, processes, and solutions to support growth.
• Lead the creation of merchandising reporting frameworks and KPIs.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Merchandising strategy

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Market analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/merchandising

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Sysco Corp. is seeking a seasoned Manager of Operational Merchandising Strategy, Growth, and Performance to drive the strategic direction of merchandising operations.

You will collaborate across Corporate, Market, and Region levels to standardize tools, processes, and solutions aligned with key operating initiatives. The role focuses on market share growth, performance optimization, and leading merchandising reporting and KPI development across teams.