Business Analyst - Data & Analytics
The Big Picture
Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 56th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.
Sysco employs over 75,000 associates, has 337 smart distribution facilities worldwide and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2025 that ended June 29, 2025, the company generated sales of more than $81.4 billion.
Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations.
Sysco LABS’ enterprise technology is present in the end-to-end foodservice journey, enabling the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network and the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer.
The Opportunity
We are currently on the lookout for a Business Analyst – Data & Analytics to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements for analytics, reporting, and data-driven initiatives
- Translate business needs into functional specifications, KPIs, and reporting requirements that support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau or similar BI tools to deliver clear and actionable insights
- Perform data analysis using SQL to validate business rules, investigate trends, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of reporting outputs.
- Work with stakeholders to define key metrics, performance indicators, and visualization strategies that effectively communicate business performance.
- Identify patterns, anomalies, and business drivers within datasets and provide insights to support business planning and optimization initiatives.
- Collaborate with data engineers, BI developers, and technical teams to ensure data sources and reporting solutions meet business requirements
- Apply best practices in data visualization and dashboard design, ensuring reports are intuitive, performant, and aligned with user needs.
- Support the adoption and evolution of AI-enabled Business Intelligence (AI4BI) capabilities, helping integrate advanced analytics and AI-driven insights to dashboard solutions.
- Participate in Agile delivery processes, contributing to backlog refinement, sprint planning, and iterative development of analytics solutions.
- Monitor and address data quality issues or reporting discrepancies, working with technical teams to ensure reliable and trusted data.
- Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validation of reporting solutions to ensure outputs meet business and functional requirements.
- Present analytical findings and dashboards to business stakeholders and leadership, supporting informed decision-making.
- Maintain documentation for data definitions, reporting logic, and BI solutions to support transparency, governance, and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Business Analytics / Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration with strong technical exposure or a related field.
- Degrees with professional certifications such as CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), ACCA, CIM
- 2 years of experience as a Business Analyst, BI Analyst, or similar role in data or technology projects.
- Strong knowledge of SQL for data analysis and validation.
- Experience working with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
- Experience working with data warehouses, ETL processes, APIs, and data integration.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Experience working with Agile / Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with business stakeholders, developers, and data engineers.
- Experience in financial or operational data environments is a plus.
Benefits
- Performance-based annual bonus
- Performance rewards and recognition
- Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes
- Paid birthday leave Team engagement allowance
- Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance Cover - extendable to parents and in-laws
- Hybrid work arrangement
Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Information Systems, Business Analytics, Software Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- Professional certifications such as CIMA, ACCA, CIM
- 2 years of experience as a Business Analyst, BI Analyst, or similar role in data or technology projects
- Strong knowledge of SQL for data analysis and validation
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
- Experience working with data warehouses, ETL processes, APIs, and data integration
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience working with Agile / Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills to interact with business stakeholders, developers, and data engineers
- Experience in financial or operational data environments
Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.
Sysco Insights
What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
