Director, Sysco Brand Portfolio - GSC - US

OverviewJob Summary:The Director, Sysco Brand Portfolio Assortment creates a strategy for our brand’s portfolio based on analysis, market and category insights as well as managing to the business priorities. This position is responsible for making informed decisions specific to our existing portfolio that take into consideration the unique aspects of the communities in which we do business and the customers we serve, while collaborating with internal business partners. This role is also responsible for innovation and new product development, creating newness in an already vast and diverse product assortment.ResponsibilitiesIn partnership with the VP of Branding and Sr Director of Brand Strategy, develop an assortment strategy across entire Sysco brand portfolio, leveraging existing and creating new tools required to support the workSynthesize assortment across brands and tiers ensuring consistency and minimizing duplication where possible, ensuring positive P&L outcomes while meeting customer expectationsPartner with local and commercial merchandising teams – ensuring market, operating sites, category and supplier inputs are considered where relevantDevelop & implement an innovation roadmap equating to differentiation + incremental growth within the portfolioResponsible for defining item lifecycle management process to ensure disciplined approaches including new introductions and thoughtful retirement processQualificationsEducationBachelor’s requiredEducation Preferred:MBA preferredExperience8-10+ years branding marketing strategy experience with proven ability working in a highly matrixed organizationExperience Preferred:8-10+ years branding marketing strategy experience with proven ability working in a highly matrixed organizationTechnical Skills and Abilities:Proven ability to establish credibility and influence executive-level stakeholders as well as the ability to work across boundaries and lead through influenceLeader/doer with the ability to operate effectively and influence others in a matrix organizationSelf-starter with a strong ability to lead and develop a new teamExperience in a startup-like environment and ability to foresee the needs of the organization, plan accordingly and direct the team to achieve quick wins and long term successProfessional attitude, service orientation, strong work ethic; superb team playerExcels in nebulous environments where the path to address a problem is not always clear or directApproaches every problem with an outside-in perspective first and does not allow the status quo to influence your analysisStrong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation skillsStrong understanding of finance, pricing, supply chain management, and operationsStrong project leadership and management backgroundExcellent analytic and problem-solving skillsExperience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointLanguage Required:English requiredPhysical Demands:Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Work Environment:Standard / corporate officeAFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06