Senior Manager, Merchandising and Commerical Finance at Sysco

Concord, North Carolina, United States

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, Wholesale, MerchandisingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or economics required (MBA/CPA preferred)
  • At least 7+ years of financial analyst and/or accounting experience required
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of financial reporting software

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Merchandising leadership to analyze performance across product categories (volume, sales, gross profit, GP/unit)
  • Identify growth opportunities and margin improvement areas through data-driven insights
  • Serve as a strategic business partner with deep understanding of category drivers (COGS, GP, volume, etc.)
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to communicate key metrics and trends
  • Perform complex data analysis across large datasets to uncover profitability leakage by customer type and product category
  • Quantify financial impact of key initiatives and ensure accurate reflection in forecasts and plans
  • Lead the Merchandising Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budgeting, and monthly/quarterly business reviews
  • Collaborate with cross-functional finance teams to ensure alignment on forecasts and business drivers
  • Support corporate FP&A initiatives and reporting requirements
  • Provide financial decision support through ad-hoc analysis and scenario modeling
  • Recommend actions to improve profitability and efficiency
  • Ensure trends and initiatives are accurately represented in forecasts and plans
  • Mentor and develop finance analysts, including recruiting, onboarding, and performance management
  • Champion the use of Sysco’s analytical tools and serve as the business partner to the Merchandising organization
  • Play a key role in the annual operating plan (AOP) process

Skills

Financial Analysis
Data Analytics
Dashboards
Forecasting
Budgeting
FP&A
SQL
Excel
Product Category Analysis
Gross Profit Analysis
Reporting Tools
Business Partnering

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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