Analyst - Sourcing Analytics

Sysco

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About The Position

The Sourcing Analyst will be responsible for analysis and reporting required to support Sysco’s sourcing activities. This role will require exceptional analytic skills along with a working knowledge of database design and management in Microsoft Access and/or SQL Server. This position will work directly with the Sourcing Team leads, Category Operations, Supply Chain and Business Centers. The Sourcing Analyst will be responsible for gathering and validating all necessary data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 1-3 years of business analytics experience, preferably in a sourcing capacity.
• Highly skilled in data structures and database access/reporting
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and SQL server
• Theoretical knowledge of statistics and quantitative analysis techniques (e.g. spreadsheet modeling, regression analysis)
• Ability to pull disparate pieces of data together to form a coherent story
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and be very detail oriented
• Self-driven individual with intellectual curiosity and pushes to understand underlying issues
• Collaborative team player who can work across functions (e.g., Analytics, Category Management, SSR)

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytics to build the fact base in support of negotiations
• Perform sourcing data analysis using data template defined in Category Management process
• Lead analysis for visibility in key cost drivers, pricing trends, emerging market regions, supplier capabilities and capacities etc.
• Develop ideas leading to continual improvement to the sourcing process at Sysco
• Provide data support to supplier relations and category management team
• Develop any AdHoc sourcing related reports needed by Sourcing Managers, Category Managers, SSR Managers etc.
• Provide the analytical support to SSR Manager during supplier business reviews
• Work with the insights team to develop surveys and interview guidelines for the key suppliers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees