Director, Operational Merchandising at Sysco

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

175500.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Merchandising, Category Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Project Management, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Technology Development, Standardization, Financial Goals, Training Development, Foodservice Distribution, Sales Strategy, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite, SAP

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company: US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 77077 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $105,300.00 - $175,500.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Operational Merchandising is responsible for supporting the implementation of merchandising initiatives and driving the development of standard best practices designed to improve operational merchandising. This role is responsible for the cross-functional coordination of all activities related to improving efficiencies and accomplishing defined business goals. He/She will work closely with Merchandising leadership at Corporate, Market, and Operating Companies levels. They will also collaborate with leadership/associates from other functional teams or external partners to develop and standardize the tools, processes, and solutions aligned with the key operating initiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not be limited to: Collaborate with all center-led and field teams, Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Business Technology, Finance, HR and other teams to develop field-ready tools, policies, routines, procedures, playbooks, training, and other capabilities required Lead the development of overall processes to ensure standardization and compliance across all tools, resources, technology Work cross-functionally as an enabler of center strategy, field execution, and other functions Lead the development of field-ready playbooks, operating guidelines, and policies Serve as the business owner for all technology development with Business Technology Oversee the development of standardized reporting for key processes and routines Balance field input and creativity with the need for sustainable business process Contribute to the achievement of financial and non-financial goals and objectives set forth by leadership Creates and fosters high-performance culture, focused on engagement, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement with a customer focus. QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions required. Experience 8+ years of management/professional experience required. Significant category management, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred Experience in sales, planning marketing strategies, and successful public relation efforts Personal Characteristics: Experience in working with and developing field-ready technology, tools, routines, playbooks, and standardized business approaches Proficiency in leading complex initiatives that include the cross-functional team leadership in the development of tools and technology Knowledge and experience in how OPCO go to market across Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, and HR A wide range and understanding of the foodservice distribution and food industry including the competitive environment, customers, GPOs, leading industry issues, and key industry challenges Ability to effectively lead and manage complex projects Demonstrates well-developed influencing skills with the ability to easily connect in a credible manner with field and headquarter leadership teams Possesses an understanding and demonstrated capability for strategy, processes, capabilities, enabling technologies, and measurement Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations Able to drive consensus among key stakeholders with diverse needs and interests Thinks and acts proactively rather than reactively and directs resources and stakeholders accordingly Able to lead and manage a remote team with diverse knowledge, skills and abilities forward to achieve common goals and objectives Professional Skills: Critical thinking and problem solving Working experience in SUS, SAP Working experience in Sysco field operations Qualitative and quantitative analysis Methodical and organized Program/Project Management Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite of Applications Previous implementation skills considered a plus Comfortable with ambiguity and willingness to make decisions Strong communicator, written and verbal Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Anticipated Close Date: 12/29/2025 The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs. The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

Responsibilities

The Director of Operational Merchandising is responsible for implementing merchandising initiatives and improving operational efficiencies. This role involves cross-functional coordination and collaboration with various teams to develop tools and processes aligned with business goals.