US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Lead inventory strategy and performance, oversee inventory health and customer service levels, optimize inventory and capacity planning, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve supply chain efficiency. | MBA preferred, 5-7 years supply chain or inventory management experience with 2+ years leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, familiarity with supply chain platforms and data visualization tools. | Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Inventory Strategy & Performance will lead the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of inventory health, customer service levels, capacity planning, and demand alignment. This leadership role is accountable for guiding and supporting a team focused on optimizing inventory performance and driving supply chain efficiency through data-driven decision-making. Acting as a key liaison between field leadership, merchandising, and operations, this individual will ensure alignment across functions, identify trends, and implement initiatives that improve service levels and inventory flow. This role requires a proactive leader with strong analytical and communication skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams and mentoring talent. Duties & Responsibilities: Strategic Oversight • Provide leadership and direction to the Inventory Performance Managers. • Develop strategic initiatives to improve inventory performance and service reliability. • Identify inventory performance gaps and create action plans for improvement. Customer Service Level Management • Monitor and analyze service levels across customer segments and geographies. • Lead service level root cause analysis and corrective action planning. • Guide the resolution of escalated customer inventory issues, including Red Alert Customers. Inventory Level Optimization • Direct analysis of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) at both USBL and category levels. • Serve at a leadership level to monitor inventory levels across customer groups to ensure stock aligns with forecasted demand and service expectations. • Champion initiatives to reduce excess inventory while maintaining service targets. Aged & Obsolete Inventory Management • Supervise reporting and reduction strategies for aged and obsolete inventory. • Ensure consistent review of inactive and slow-moving items with mitigation plans. • Monitor and guide oversight of single-site items to reduce obsolescence risk. Capacity Planning & Response • Lead development and execution of reserve capacity strategies by temperature zone. • Serve as the additional leadership point of contact for the PO Prioritization and Capacity Response process. Demand Planning Support • Partner with business stakeholders to advise on demand forecasting strategies. • Validate and communicate forecast accuracy and local demand trends. • Drive seasonal planning efforts in collaboration with local field teams. Reporting & Collaboration • Deliver monthly performance reports and insights to executive leadership. • Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Sales, Field Merchandising, and Operations. • Support change management and continuous improvement through influence and collaboration. Qualifications: • MBA or advanced degree preferred. • Minimum 5–7 years in supply chain operations, demand planning, or inventory management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. • Strong analytical skills with expertise in interpreting complex data sets. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence at all levels. • Proven ability to manage teams, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. • Familiarity with inventory planning systems, demand forecasting tools, and data visualization platforms. Skills: • Experience with supply chain platforms such as SAP, JDA, Oracle, or similar. • Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other analytics tools. • Knowledge of foodservice or distribution industry is a plus. #LI-CYS4

Manage freight revenue programs, optimize inbound supply flows, collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, support sourcing negotiations, and maintain supplier data. | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 4+ years in wholesale/foodservice/retail distribution, strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and organizational skills, and ability to manage change. | Job Summary: The position is responsible for supporting Sysco’s inbound supply chain operations by administering freight revenue programs, identifying opportunities to optimize inbound supply flows, and contributing to the negotiation and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives. This role will work closely with Supply Chain Managers, Category Management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure suppliers are integrated efficiently into Sysco’s North America network. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Duties & Responsibilities: 1 30% Management of Freight Revenue Programs for Sysco’s US Broadline Network, RDCs, and Forward Warehouses. 2 20% Work cross functionally with Corporate & Field Merchandising, Logistics, SCIM, Costing, and other stakeholders to optimize inbound supply flow. 3 20% Collaborate with Sysco’s suppliers to obtain inbound efficiencies and address/resolve escalated concerns timely and effectively 4 15% Support sourcing event negotiations and execution, award to PO 5 15% Systems and Data Management: Responsible for collecting and maintaining supplier information such as freight rates, ship points, and item purchasing attributes such as Vendor Ti/Hi, Net & Gross Weight and Cube. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or four years’ experience in foodservice, wholesale or retail distribution management roles Four years of wholesale, foodservice distribution, or retail distribution experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree Skills:  Strong written and verbal communication skills  Effectively Interacts internally and externally with suppliers, Supply Chain and/or Commercial Analysts, Warehouse Operations, Field Merchandising, Transformation, Change Management and corporate leaders requiring collaboration and negotiation skills to achieve this role’s goals as well as others’.  Successful execution in a complex business environment.  Requires in-depth knowledge business strategies and the company’s goals, as well as external factors which may impact Supply Chain Performance.  Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize numerous projects and meet strict deadlines.  Strategic thinking, excellent analytical skills and structured approaches to problem solving.  Ability to adapt and move quickly through change and transformation. #LI-CYS4