Senior Manager, Food Systems Resilience

Sysco

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About The Position

As Senior Manager, Food Systems Resilience, you will be a strategic leader within the global sustainability team, responsible for strengthening the adaptability and resilience of our food systems across the value chain. You will lead supply chain risk assessments, drive Scopes 1 and 2 sustainability strategies, identify and scale Scope 3 reduction approaches, and develop long-term, customer-centered solutions for value chain transformation and systems change. The candidate will be expected to be a strategic leader who can develop a list of levers and prioritize based on impact, investment, cost savings for the organization and other dimensions. Likely focus areas will be on high emissions categories including beef, dairy, proteins and transportation. They will need to define and operationalize food system resilience at Sysco as the ability to anticipate, withstand, and adapt to disruptions across our value chain. This includes ensuring supply continuity for key commodities, advancing regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices, mitigating packaging and waste risks, and strengthening supplier/customer partnerships to build long-term stability. In this role, you will work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization to see out into the future when it comes to sustainability risks and opportunities. You will be responsible for building strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders—including suppliers, NGOs & industry groups/coalitions, and industry peers—to drive initiatives, share insights, and promote systems thinking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 7+ years professional experience in sustainability, supply chain management, risk assessment, or related fields within the food sector or similar industries.
• Proven experience developing and executing decarbonization and/or resilience strategies at scale.
• Strong knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting, Scope 1–3 reduction approaches, and systems-change strategies.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and building consensus across complex organizations.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Foodservice, Retail, CPG, agriculture or other food related experience.
• Experience in Sustainability, food systems, supply chain, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive commodity risk assessments to identify potential risks and mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and resilience.
• Assess, pilot, and implement advanced digital tools and data platforms to help Sysco anticipate and prepare for longer-term supply chain shifts.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership and field teams to strengthen business continuity and resilience.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of Scopes 1 and 2 sustainability strategies.
• Engage with operations and sourcing teams to implement decarbonization initiatives in our direct operations.
• Provide regular reporting on decarbonization activities, status, and progress against company goals.
• Develop and scale Sysco’s strategy for helping foodservice customers increase resilience by reducing waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to design and scale innovative solutions.
• Lead pilot programs to test and iterate new solutions, including analyzing results and developing go-forward recommendations.
• Engage with key customers to understand future needs, co-create tailored solutions, and embed resilience into long-term commercial offerings.
• Stay informed about global food system trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and/or investments to accelerate change in food resilience.

Benefits

• For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees