Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Design

Sysco

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Design develops and executes supply chain optimization scenarios using Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru and proprietary Sysco tools. The role is part of project teams and works collaboratively with Global Support Center teams and field leadership on high-impact, high-visibility initiatives involving distribution territory strategies, facility decisions, product stocking, and profit maximization. The position also supports the development of new Supply Chain Design capabilities and scopes of work through discovery, creative problem solving, and analysis of operational and financial data. The analyst sources, cleanses, and analyzes project data; documents modeling methods, data sources, transformations, assumptions, and constraints; runs model refresh and update queries; and performs custom data collection and extracts for special projects. The role interprets optimization-model results, evaluates results for errors, performs sensitivity analyses, and packages final results for teams including Facilities Planning and Finance. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in operations planning, supply chain optimization, network optimization, or a combination of these areas. It also requires at least two years of supply chain planning or design experience, including knowledge of optimization principles and software, and understanding of simulation and how it differs from optimization. The job involves travel, with the working-conditions section stating 30–40% travel. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, using a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone, reaching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Operations Management/Supply Chain Management/Distribution and Logistics), Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Finance.
At least 3 years of total work experience in operations planning, supply chain optimization, network optimization, or a combination of these areas.
At least 2 years of experience in supply chain planning or design.
Knowledge of optimization principles and how optimization is performed using software packages.
Understanding of simulation and the differences between optimization and simulation.
Familiarity with network optimization, inventory optimization, product flow analysis, operations planning, and cost-to-serve analysis.
Working knowledge of distribution center and delivery operations, including facilities, equipment, core computer systems, and job functions.
Strong operational and financial acumen in a distribution environment.
Experience with leading supply chain optimization software packages such as Llamasoft, I2, Manugistics, or Logicnet.
Ability to demonstrate planning and organizing, verbal and written communication, customer service, results orientation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel; the working-conditions section states 30–40% of the time.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, or an MBA.
At least 1 year of experience with Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru – Network Optimization.
Previous supply chain consulting experience.
Database querying and building experience with SQL, RedShift, Visual Studio, or SSIS.
Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, One Click, or other data visualization tools.
Ability to learn and adapt to emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Source, cleanse, and analyze data as required for each project.
Document modeling approaches, data sources, transformations, assumptions, and constraints.
Run model refresh and update queries and perform custom data collection and extracts for special projects.
Interpret optimization-model output, including physical flows, operational metrics, and financial outcomes.
Evaluate model output for errors and perform sensitivity analyses on model assumptions and constraints.
Package final results for use by other teams, including Facilities Planning and Finance.
Collaborate with project teams, Global Support Center teams, and field leadership on supply chain initiatives.
Support the development of new Supply Chain Design capabilities and scopes of work through discovery and data analysis.