Manager, Operational Merchandising Strategy – Growth and Performance

Sysco

. Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify growth and improvement opportunities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,400 - $146,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in merchandising operations and strategy development, with a strong focus on data analysis and performance management. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive market share growth through actionable insights and effective communication.

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Merchandising OperationsData AnalysisPerformance ManagementLeadership ExperienceProject Management

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Hard Skills

AnalyticsData InterpretationFinancial AcumenKPI DevelopmentMarket Trend AnalysisConsumer Behavior AnalysisMerchandising StrategyAction Plan DevelopmentBusiness PlanningPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingResults-Oriented Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSQLTableauPower BIMerchandising Software Platforms

Industry Keywords

RetailE-CommerceDistributionWholesaleSyndicated Data Analytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify growth and improvement opportunities
Translate data and insights into executable action plans for local merchandising teams
Develop and execute merchandising initiatives focused on product and category opportunities to drive market share growth
Collaborate with product development, marketing, sales, corporate, market, region, functional teams, and external partners
Develop and standardize tools, processes, and solutions supporting growth and operating initiatives
Lead merchandising reporting frameworks, processes, and tools to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
Establish KPIs and metrics with merchandising teams to measure success and track progress
Guide and support merchandising teams to align with strategic objectives and foster continuous improvement
Prepare and present reports and presentations to senior management with strategy, growth, and performance insights and recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field required; Master’s degree a plus
Proven experience in merchandising operations, strategy development, and performance management, preferably in a retail or e-commerce environment
6 years of experience in analytics required
Previous people management experience required, including direct employee supervision and management of working teams
Excellent analytical problem solving skills and ability to interpret data, draw insights, make data-driven decisions, and translate data into executable action plans
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strategic, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
Strong financial acumen and ability to plan and execute business plans
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, data analysis tools, and merchandising software platforms
Data management and visualization skills/tools, including SQL, Tableau, Power BI or similar
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including exceptional Excel and PowerPoint skills
Understanding of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics approaches and tradeoffs
Understanding of business value drivers, business impact, and relationship between modeling choices and business considerations
Experience analyzing, synthesizing, and communicating syndicated data analytics, including NPD, Technomic’s, Nielsen IRI, etc.
Project management capabilities preferred
Experience in distribution, retail, or wholesale industry preferred
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan
Sysco benefits information provided at https://SyscoBenefits.com
Opportunity to grow personally and professionally