Python Job: Data Analyst

Data Analyst
Sysco International
Remote - UK or Ireland Based

The Data Analyst role will work closely with Sysco International Site/BT teams to gather, analyse, cleanse and standardize all sources of master data as needed within Site/Global initiatives in an effort to improve the quality of Sysco’s data and drive harmonization. Positioned within the Sysco International Merchandising structure, you will be working alongside other Sysco International teams as well as functions within Sysco’s “Global Support Centre” as needed and alongside any 3rd party consultancy resource procured by Sysco.

The key responsibilities include:

• Perform data mining, cleansing, and manipulation; identify necessary data elements and their sources, leverage appropriate tools to acquire and consolidate large volumes of data from different sources (including syndicated data).
• Work with International Sysco Sites and relevant stakeholders within those countries to collate data to a defined cadence.
• Ensure data collated is accurate and comparable across markets, i.e. to aligned definitions.
• Work with relevant stakeholders (both in-country – e.g. finance contacts, and centrally – e.g. Business Technology) to maintain data in a viable database for onward reporting.
• Collaborate with the Business Technology organization to ensure data integrity and data security compliant to Sysco’s needs.
• Assist Sites with data standardization projects that help to move forward Global initiatives
• Conduct comprehensive analysis on various Business initiatives in efforts to create efficiencies and improvement and present to the Sites
• Work with Sites/Suppliers to collect Master data as required for Global initiatives
• Oversee, develop, and deploy new tools and technologies as needed to support the role.
• Other duties and/or projects as required

Knowledge, skills, experience, and competencies

You should have good commercial acumen, have excellent communication skills, be an analytical and strategic thinker and be able to understand data and determine key learnings from it quickly. You should have previous experience in complex data / analytical-based roles ideally within a food service / retail environment and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a similar field.

A strong comprehension for writing SQL and working with databases and experience in extracting data from various sources and performing analytical tasks is a requirement as well as having advanced skills with exploring, extracting, analyzing, and presenting information with Excel (PivotTables, writing VBA code, etc.).

It would be advantageous if you hold programming knowledge and experience in Python

Finally, candidates should hold a suitable standard of English is required in this role, and additional languages (including French, Swedish or Spanish) are positive.

Sysco International was formed in January 2021, and comprises of Sysco’s foodservice operations outside the US, with operating companies in the UK (Brakes & Fresh Direct, kff & Medina), France, Ireland, Sweden, the Bahamas and Latin America, as well as Sysco’s export business, International Food Group. Sales through our International segment in the most recently reported quarter were $3.3 billion, driving significant profit growth.

At Sysco International everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco International and we recognise that Sysco International can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.