Commercial Training Program – Commercial Operations

Job Description

Commercial Merchandising Future Leaders Program | Sysco

The Tone:
This is a full-time, 6-month training program that leads to a permanent assignment at Sysco, a leading global food service distribution company. The program aims to develop future leaders who will gain an end-to-end understanding of Sysco’s supply chain and product management processes. Participants will learn how to ensure the right product assortment is in-stock at the right price, contributing directly to the company’s operational excellence and strategic growth. Upon successful completion, individuals will be matched to open Commercial roles that align with their demonstrated capabilities and career interests.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Houston, TX

• Team: Commercial functions
• Mission: Enhance end-to-end understanding of Sysco’s supply chain and product management processes to ensure the right assortment, in-stock, at the right price.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word), Sysco technology software and programs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate in Rotations: Engage in a structured, 6-month training program, rotating through key Commercial functions such as Merchandising, Inventory Management, Logistics, Revenue Management, and Food Safety & Quality Assurance, to gain comprehensive business insight.
• Support Operations: Perform daily functions within assigned departmental rotations, directly contributing to operational deliverables and supporting various teams within Supply Chain & Logistics, SCIM, Category Management, Operations Merchandising, FSQA, and Growth.
• Complete Development Modules: Undertake structured development modules designed to cover core business topics, enhancing competency development and applying learned knowledge to real-world scenarios within Sysco’s supply chain and product management.
• Gain Field Insight: Participate in site visits with operating centers, customers, and suppliers alongside Sysco leadership, gaining firsthand insight into enterprise operations, external partnerships, and the entire product lifecycle.
• Receive Mentorship: Work closely with and be mentored by experienced managers and leaders, acquiring hands-on experience across areas including health/safety, analytics/operations, frontline floor management, industrial engineering, and transportation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) undergraduate degree is required. This is an entry-level role designed for career development within Commercial functions.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership, time management, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities, evidenced through relevant internships, student organizations, volunteering, or prior work experience.
• Skills: Proven leadership and problem-solving capabilities; excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to analyze and interpret business information, write reports, and present effectively to various audiences; strong quantitative skills including arithmetic operations; and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) with an aptitude to learn Sysco-specific software.
• Bonus: Preferred fields of study include Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Science/Analytics, Merchandising, Food Science, or Hospitality Management. Ability to identify business issues and provide solutions via research, manage competing priorities and multiple assignments, handle ambiguity, and apply critical thinking to complex issues.