Senior Manager Inventory Strategy and Performance

Sysco

99d • $104,200 - $156,400

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Direct analysis of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) at both USBL and category levels.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package available at SyscoBenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

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