Senior Data Scientist - GSC - US at Sysco

Concord, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Foodservice Distribution, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years or Master’s degree + 3 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
4+ years of experience accessing and manipulating data in SQL or NoSQL database environments
2+ years of experience with scientific scripting languages (e.g., Python) and/or object-oriented programming (e.g., C++, Java)
3+ years of experience with Bayesian statistics, regression analysis (beyond linear regression), supervised learning, unsupervised learning or time-series analysis
7-10 years of overall analytics experience (can be inclusive of post-graduate work)
Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create alignment across a diverse set of stakeholders
Executive-level presentation skills, with the ability to tailor communication for specific audiences and the ability to motivate and empower team
Excellent problem-solving skills, using an analytical and logical approach to solve complex problems
Self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment while delivering high quality and service levels
Strong business and technical acumen

Responsibilities

Ensure the data mined, cleansed, and engineered for models is accurate and appropriate
Able to bring forward new and different data sets to help solve problems
Own the multiple models associated with one of the five predictive/prescriptive engines of Sysco
Identify and use appropriate advanced analytic tools, technologies and platforms to solve business problems
Create the roadmap for the engine - sequencing models overtime, create or direct the creation of the models/algorithms needed, tune the models to ensure the appropriate business outcome
Ensure the performance scorecards and dashboards created to monitor adoption, implementation, and impact of models and strategies are adequate and are being shared throughout the enterprise
Work cross-functionally with other roles within the Enterprise Analytics Team and the Sysco broadly to tune models and ensure value created from models
Work with Business Technology resources on API, front end, and downstream integrations
Collaborate with business process owners to validate model outputs and construct an appropriate training
Work with data scientists and associate data scientists to ensure the correct data sets, calculations and analytic method being employed to solve a given problem
Act as a magnet for data science talent
Publish a paper and speak ~1 a year at a conference to ensure Sysco is top of mind of emerging data science talent

Skills

Data Mining

Data Cleansing

Data Engineering

Mathematical Modeling

Predictive Modeling

Prescriptive Analytics

Model Tuning

Data Visualization

Dashboards

Scorecards

Advanced Analytics

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.

Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.

Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.

The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.

Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.

The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.

Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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