Senior Manager, Supply Inventory Strategy & Performance

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INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Inventory Strategy & Performance will lead the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of inventory health, customer service levels, capacity planning, and demand alignment. This leadership role is accountable for guiding and supporting a team focused on optimizing inventory performance and driving supply chain efficiency through data-driven decision-making. Acting as a key liaison between field leadership, and operations, this individual will ensure alignment across functions, identify trends, and implement initiatives that improve service levels and inventory flow. This role requires a proactive leader with strong analytical and communication skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams and mentoring talent.

Strategic Oversight Provide leadership and direction to the Inventory Performance Managers. Develop strategic initiatives to improve inventory performance and service reliability. Identify inventory performance gaps and create action plans for improvement. Customer Service Level Management Monitor and analyze service levels across customer segments and geographies. Lead service level root cause analysis and corrective action planning. Guide the resolution of escalated customer inventory issues, including Red Alert Customers. Inventory Level Optimization Direct analysis of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) at both USBL and category levels. Serve at a leadership level to monitor inventory levels across customer groups to ensure stock aligns with forecasted demand and service expectations. Champion initiatives to reduce excess inventory while maintaining service targets. Aged & Obsolete Inventory Management Supervise reporting and reduction strategies for aged and obsolete inventory. Ensure consistent review of inactive and slow-moving items with mitigation plans. Monitor and guide oversight of single-site items to reduce obsolescence risk. Capacity Planning & Response Lead development and execution of reserve capacity strategies by temperature zone. Serve as the additional leadership point of contact for the PO Prioritization and Capacity Response process. Demand Planning Support Partner with business stakeholders to advise on demand forecasting strategies. Validate and communicate forecast accuracy and local demand trends. Drive seasonal planning efforts in collaboration with local field teams. Reporting & Collaboration Deliver monthly performance reports and insights to executive leadership. Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Sales and Operations. Support change management and continuous improvement through influence and collaboration. List of Additional Role Responsibilities In addition to all of the responsibilities and qualifications listed in the Job Profile, this role is also responsible for the following:  Strategic Leadership & Cross‑Functional Alignment Own end-to-end buying and material planning activities across multiple categories including raw materials, packaging materials, buying and planning. Align supply, inventory, and purchasing strategies with organizational goals, global initiatives, and the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Develop, implement, drive continuous improvement and coordinate with manufacturing operations to meet service levels and demand, inventory control, and planning policies, procedures, and work instructions. Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Distribution Centers to optimize