About the role
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
Purpose
The Regional COP Manager will play a key role in driving sales through data-driven decision-making and optimizing merchandising strategies across multiple categories. This role will leverage advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions to maximize profitability and achieve business objectives.
Responsibilities
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Category Optimization: Develop and implement data-driven strategies to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions, maximizing profitability and achieving sales targets. Focus on driving Sysco brand product growth.
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Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across multiple categories, identify variances, and conduct root cause analysis to inform corrective actions and improve overall performance.
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Reporting & Insights: Develop and deliver insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior management.
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Project Management: Lead and manage data-driven projects, including the development and implementation of new analytical models and the integration of new data sources.
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Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with merchandising managers, sales teams, and other cross-functional teams to share insights, support decision-making, and drive successful business outcomes. Partner with Sales to educate customers.
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Industry Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analytics and category management.
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Industry Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and industry associations.
Skills
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Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
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Organization: Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
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Customer Service: Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
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Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
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Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Experience
5+ years of experience
Travel Requirements
20%
About Sysco Canada Inc.
Our Vision
To be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.
Sysco lives at the heart of food and service. We are passionately committed to the success of every customer, supplier partner, community, and associate. We know at the core of achieving this vision is understanding and meeting the needs of our customer. As a result, everything we do begins and ends with our customers. Our passion for food – and for our customers – has made us the industry leader.
Company Overview
Sysco Canada Inc. is made up of approximately 6,000 associates who work hard to ensure the success of every customer, delivering to every major city nationwide. We are proud to contribute to the ongoing success of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) - the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products, equipment and supplies to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home.
Good things come from working at Sysco.
At Sysco, you’ll have a purpose. Our service impacts more than 500,000 customers each and every day who rely on us to deliver the most important products and services to their success. Sysco is looked to as a trusted advisor who can provide customers with experienced support in growing their business- whether we are helping a family-owned business to compete in a tough market, or providing needed supplies to hospitals and nursing homes, helping our customers succeed is what we do.
At Sysco, we offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.
About the role
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
Purpose
The Regional COP Manager will play a key role in driving sales through data-driven decision-making and optimizing merchandising strategies across multiple categories. This role will leverage advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions to maximize profitability and achieve business objectives.
Responsibilities
-
Category Optimization: Develop and implement data-driven strategies to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions, maximizing profitability and achieving sales targets. Focus on driving Sysco brand product growth.
-
Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across multiple categories, identify variances, and conduct root cause analysis to inform corrective actions and improve overall performance.
-
Reporting & Insights: Develop and deliver insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior management.
-
Project Management: Lead and manage data-driven projects, including the development and implementation of new analytical models and the integration of new data sources.
-
Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with merchandising managers, sales teams, and other cross-functional teams to share insights, support decision-making, and drive successful business outcomes. Partner with Sales to educate customers.
-
Industry Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analytics and category management.
-
Industry Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and industry associations.
Skills
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Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
-
Organization: Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
-
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
-
Customer Service: Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
-
Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
-
Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Experience
5+ years of experience
Travel Requirements
20%
About Sysco Canada Inc.
Our Vision
To be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.
Sysco lives at the heart of food and service. We are passionately committed to the success of every customer, supplier partner, community, and associate. We know at the core of achieving this vision is understanding and meeting the needs of our customer. As a result, everything we do begins and ends with our customers. Our passion for food – and for our customers – has made us the industry leader.
Company Overview
Sysco Canada Inc. is made up of approximately 6,000 associates who work hard to ensure the success of every customer, delivering to every major city nationwide. We are proud to contribute to the ongoing success of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) - the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products, equipment and supplies to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home.
Good things come from working at Sysco.
At Sysco, you’ll have a purpose. Our service impacts more than 500,000 customers each and every day who rely on us to deliver the most important products and services to their success. Sysco is looked to as a trusted advisor who can provide customers with experienced support in growing their business- whether we are helping a family-owned business to compete in a tough market, or providing needed supplies to hospitals and nursing homes, helping our customers succeed is what we do.
At Sysco, we offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.