Job Description

As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco’s success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We don’t just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology, and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.

We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate, and deliver.

Supply Chain Manager – Dublin, Limerick or Belfast

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager, a role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring efficient and effective movement of goods from suppliers to customers. This role will involve managing inventory levels, optimising logistics, developing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement in supply chain processes. This position requires a strong understanding of the foodservice industry and expertise in supply chain management.

If you are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and discover what your career could look like with Sysco Ireland.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, coordinate, and manage all aspects of Supply Chain for Sysco Ireland.
• Responsible for transport vendor management and performance monitoring through defined KPIs, including managing costs, relationships, and tendering.
• Lead, and develop a dynamic team, driving continuous process and system improvements.
• Build strong, positive relationships with senior functional management by participating in the development and implementation of supply chain solutions as well as proactively addressing challenges as they arise.
• Effectively monitor and provide analysis of relevant metrics on various reports and take corrective action where appropriate.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, implement best practices, and leverage technology to streamline supply chain operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Provide complete analytical support for periodic Supply Chain reviews.
• Oversee inventory levels, forecasting demand, and implementing strategies to optimise stock levels, minimize waste, and avoid lost sales.
• Collaborate with Merchandising team to drive logistics earned income opportunities.
• Generate revenue through initiating and managing backhaul activities, including negotiating with external vendors, collaborating with planning, operations, transport, contractors, and optimising network to achieve revenue targets.
• Work with European consolidation centres and transport providers to manage freight cost, increase load fill, utilise vehicles, and improve customer service level.
• Create an inclusive, engaged, and collaborative culture.

Requirements:

• Proven leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years previous relevant experience in a senior Supply Chain role.
• Third Level Degree in a Business / Procurement / Supply Chain
• Detail-orientated with strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communicator with the ability and interpersonal skills to build and maintain solid working relationships.
• Flexible, innovative, and creative in their approach to business activities
• The ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Advance IT skills and systems knowledge, AX and Advanced Excel experience are essential along with mathematical competency.
• Flexibility to travel to other sites is required.

Sysco Ireland Culture

• Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.

• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.

• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.

• A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.

The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.