Engineer - Data Engineering - Tableau
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 an Engineer - Data Engineering - Tableau to join our team.
Responsibilities:
Developing Tableau Desktop visualizations (90%):
Use existing legacy reports as examples, develop Tableau vizzes to replace them
Fulfill new solution requests, where no reporting currently exists
Help manage library of existing vizzes
Continuous learning & development using Tableau
Supporting the team that provides full-stack analytic solutions (5%):
Provide guidance and get involved in data governance and data source development
Deliver backup support and development in existing BI solutions (Cognos, Excel)
Perform other duties and coverage as required by the team
Supporting overall business migration to Tableau (5%):
Administer user security and access requests
Provide training sessions to other Tableau users
Run viz demos to end users
Investigate data issues; answer user questions.
Liaise with Tableau Server team
Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, and 1-2 years of experience
Expert proficiency using Tableau Desktop
Must have a means of demonstrating skills and abilities (e.g. Tableau Public portfolio)
Expert proficiency writing SQL SELECT statements
Very strong technical, analytical, and data visualization skills and an understanding of visualization best practices
Must be an independent thinker and who is skilled at proposing new ways of looking at old problems
Can effectively communicate, both written and verbal, to any level of the company and can serve as an “analytic translator”
Can facilitate training and coaching of others to improve their ability to use data and analytical tools
Has a proven productivity track record while working remotely, with minimal supervision
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, advanced Excel skills
Must have the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and manage time effectively
Should be detail-oriented and possess the ability to handle multiple tasks/assignments
Benefits:
US dollar-linked compensation
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
Overseas travel opportunities and exposure to client environments
Hybrid work arrangement
Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 1-2 years of experience
- Expert proficiency using Tableau Desktop
- Expert proficiency writing SQL SELECT statements
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, advanced Excel skills
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.
