Senior Analyst, Merchandising Growth & Operations - GSC - US

Job Summary:The Senior Analyst will be responsible for generating and analyzing data related to business and category performance, supporting Merchandising leadership in deep-dive analyses, and developing scalable analytical solutions to address critical business questions. The Senior Analyst will be required to capture and manipulate data to define the current business/category profile; analyze, design, and recommend future business strategies; and synthesize and communicate findings to leadership. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and data curiosity, expertise in data manipulation tools, and the ability to drive actionable insights to enhance business strategiesDuties and Responsibilities: * Generate and analyze data on business and category performance to provide actionable insights, performing complex analyses to support decision-making processes within the Merchandising team. Aggregate insights to facilitate the development of category and assortment strategies, identifying a targeted objective to support overall business management. * Support Merchandising leadership in conducting ad hoc deep dive analyses to address specific business challenges. Design and execute analytical projects to uncover trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. * Design and develop scalable analytical solutions to support Merchandising, Category Management and Assortment Strategy activities, leveraging automation and advanced data querying and manipulation tools to streamline analytical processes. * Develop a deep familiarity with back-end source tables to create scripts for efficient data querying. Ensure accuracy and reliability of data by continuously monitoring and validating data sources and tools. * Identify areas for improvement in existing analytical tools and processes, especially those related to Merchandising Analytics. Recommend and implement enhancements to optimize data analysis efficiency and accuracy. * Regularly collaborate with Merchandising teams to enhance product and assortment knowledge. Develop insights on business performance and strategies to guide decision-making. * Develop a deep understanding of the organization's categories and assortment offerings. Familiarize yourself with key performance indicators (KPIs) used to manage the business, specifically the components that make up Sysco's P&L at the category level (e.g. Merchandising economics).Education Required:Bachelor's degree in business, Math, or a related field.Education Preferred:Advanced degree preferredExperience Required:3+ years of experience Experience Preferred:---Merchandising or Category Management.Industries preferred: Distribution, Consulting, Retail/CPG, Banking/Private EquityTechnical Skills and Abilities: * Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required. * Proficiency in SQL required with preference towards Python. * Analytical thinker who can draw sound business conclusions from multiple sources of information and has a strong curiosity of data. * Experienced quantitative problem solver who can manage complex issues and interpret large data sets comfortably. * Strong communication skills and ability to present complex data insights in a clear and concise manner. * Self-driven individual who can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities. * Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing scalable solutions. * Active learner with a propensity for continuous improvement. * Able to work independently and proactively within the defined scope of responsibility. * Detail-oriented.Physical Demands:Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Travel Requirements:N/A