Commercial Merchandising Future Leaders Program

About the Role

This role 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 align with their demonstrated capabilities and career interests.

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.
• Work with and be mentored by managers and leaders to gain hands-on experience across health/safety, analytics/operations, frontline floor management, industrial engineering, and transportation.

Requirements

• 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.

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.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to identify 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
• Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
• Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely, and objective manner.
• Capable of working proactively and constructively with peers and associates from other departments and shifts.
• Ability to work in a disciplined manner and follow established procedures, practices, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ability to report to work promptly and regularly, work well with others, and consistently meet deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, finger dexterity for activities such as data entry, speaking, hearing, visual acuity, and mobility between departments.
• May require bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and crouching.
• Extensive telephone work.
• Ability to receive detailed information through both verbal and written communication.
• Able to express or exchange ideas utilizing the spoken word.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use of both hands is required.

Working Conditions

• The work is performed primarily indoors.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement and benefits programs.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Product purchase discounts.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship. Background and drug screen required.