Position Summary

This is a 6-month training program that leads the successful candidate to a permanent assignment in one of Sysco’s Commercial functions. The trainee will rotate through multiple areas fulfilling day-to-day responsibilities in areas such as Merchandising, Inventory Management, Logistics, Revenue Management, and Food Safety & Quality Assurance.

The training program utilizes role-based education, competency development, and application learning to enhance end-to-end understanding of Sysco’s supply chain and product management processes that ensure the right assortment, in-stock, at the right price. Upon completion of the program, the colleague will be matched to open Commercial roles that match their demonstrated capabilities and career interest.

Responsibilities

Participate in department rotations and training modules regarding Supply Chain & Logistics, SCIM, Category Management, Operations Merchandising, FSQA, or Growth.
Perform daily functions within assigned rotations to directly support operational deliverables.
Complete structured development modules covering core business topics.
Participate in site visits with operating centers, customers, and suppliers alongside Sysco leadership to gain firsthand insight into enterprise operations and external partnerships.
Perform the duties of employees supervised and other related duties as needed. Trainees work with and are mentored by managers and leaders, with hands-on experience across health/safety, analytics/operations, frontline floor management, industrial engineering, and transportation.

Qualifications

BS or BA undergraduate degree required (preferred fields include Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Science/Analytics, Merchandising, Food Science, or Hospitality Management).
Demonstrated leadership, time management, collaboration, and problem-solving through internships, student organizations, volunteering, or relevant work experience.

Abilities and Skills

Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, and to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Identify various business issues and provide solutions via research.
Ability to manage competing priorities, handle multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
Ability to analyze complex issues, reason, think critically, and synthesize information.
Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
Ability to apply relevant policies consistently and objectively, work with peers and associates from other departments and shifts, follow established procedures, and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is primarily indoors, usually at a moderate noise level. Physical activities include sitting, data-entry finger dexterity, speaking, hearing, visual acuity, and mobility between departments. Work may require bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, or crouching, and extensive telephone work. The role requires the ability to receive and communicate detailed information and to lift up to 50 lbs. Both hands are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship.
Sysco provides retirement and benefits programs, a stock purchase plan, product purchase discounts, and other benefits.
Background and drug screen. Equal opportunity employer.

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