Sr Manager Data Scientist (Pricing) 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

Food Distribution, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Master’s degree + 4 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
Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or related field; preferred from a top tier University
4+ years of experience accessing and manipulating data in SQL or NoSQL database environments
3+ years of experience with scientific scripting languages (e.g., Python) and/or object-oriented programming (e.g., C++, Java)
4+ years of experience with Bayesian statistics, regression analysis (beyond linear regression), supervised learning, unsupervised learning or timeseries analysis
Ability to think conceptually, strategically, and creatively with little oversight or direction (i.e., display thought leadership)
Experience initiating, driving and delivering complex analytical projects
Ability to perform quantitative analysis using appropriate analytical and visualization tools such as Python, Tableau and open source libraries
Strong software design and OOP fundamentals (must be functional in nearly any language)

Responsibilities

Lead the technical development of an industry-leading predictive analytics portfolio in support of key functional & business priorities (e.g., demand generation, assortment optimization, supply chain design & optimization)
Work with Sr. Directors and Directors throughout Sysco to frame business opportunities and develop appropriate analytic strategies. Ensure the appropriate analytical techniques are used to solve those business opportunities
Implement data science models and visualizations using SQL, Python, Tableau and open source libraries
Manage, attract, coach, retain, and motivate a world class team of scientists and engineers
Lead multiple projects simultaneously and help team resource planning
Perform regular code reviews and give feedback on approach and coding standards to junior data scientists
Design and execute experiments to validate solutions during product rollout and present results to leadership
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business results through various use cases of customer-level insights
Work with Sysco’s technology teams on data integration to architect, build and continuously improve data assets, which are the foundation of data-driven and customer-centric initiatives
Research industry leading analytics practices and recommend continuous improvement opportunities for Sysco
Represent Sysco in industry events

Skills

SQL

Python

Tableau

Machine Learning

Statistical Modeling

Predictive Analytics

Data Visualization

Experimental Design

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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