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Manager, Strategic CostSysco • Houston, TX, United States
Manager, Strategic Cost

Manager, Strategic Cost

Sysco • Houston, TX, United States
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Company :

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory : None

Zip Code : 77077

Travel Percentage :

COMPENSATION INFORMATION :

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Job Summary

The Strategic Cost Manager is responsible for driving cost control and enhancing profitability across the organization. This position is expected to develop strategies and provide analytical support for net cost reduction and cost increase mitigation activities. The candidate is adept at leveraging market trends and cost models to produce insights for fact-based decision-making and supplier net cost negotiations. The role is viewed as a subject matter expert for category-specific commodities and cost models.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Modeling

  • Develop comprehensive cost models which closely reflect supplier input cost volatility
  • Work closely with suppliers to acutely understand cost structures
  • Continuously maintain and refine cost models to ensure cost component alignment with production enhancements and contract changes
  • Develop a fundamental understanding of the manufacturing process for specific product groups
  • Educate and gain alignment with suppliers on cost component eligibility for pricing action

Supplier Negotiations

  • Support Merchants with fact-based market intelligence in supplier negotiations
  • Create detailed negotiation insights and benefit targets for Sourcing
  • Review contracts to understand supplier cost change dynamics and develop strategies for proactive increase and decrease activities
  • Create customized cost breakdown templates for RFPs
  • Build working relationships with suppliers that promote transparency and partnership
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Lead cost risk and opportunity meetings with Merchants
  • Regularly provide comprehensive cost change analysis and recommendations to Merchants
  • Provide market insights to cross-functional teams (PGMO, RevMan, Merchandising, Sales) to facilitate proactive decision-making
  • Assist in benefit forecasting for sourcing events and supplier direct negotiations
  • Advise Merchandising on market relevance of supplier net cost
  • Market Intelligence

  • Utilize third-party platforms for market insights and cost model framework
  • Leverage cost models to recommend optimal timing windows for sourcing events
  • Monitor and analyze commodity markets, industry trends, and supplier cost drivers
  • Develop and present ad-hoc market analysis to internal stakeholders
  • Serve as subject matter expert on category-specific commodities and cost models
  • Translate raw component market movements into actional net cost insights
  • Possess knowledge of macro-economic factors that influence market volatility
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or applicable experience in merchandising, market intelligence, and supplier negotiations
  • Experience

  • 4 years of experience in merchandising preferred or equivalent combination of education and industry (food service or retail) experience
  • 3 years of experience in market intelligence and developing leadership reporting
  • 3 years of experience in fact-based negotiations
  • Requires excellent Microsoft Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables, and summarizing large data sets. Knowledge of Power Query and VBA a plus
  • Prior experience working with relational database management systems
  • Knowledge of internal systems like CDM, RME, and Workday Strategic Sourcing
  • Understanding of supply chain principles and dynamics
  • Understanding of the dynamics of supply and demand
  • Ability to effectively collect and use market data to provide actionable insights
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Work Environment

  • This position will be performed at the GSC (hybrid schedule)
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  • BENEFITS INFORMATION :

    For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit

    OVERVIEW :

    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.

    AFFIRMATIVE 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.

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