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.
Responsibilities:
Supporting Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
Assisting in tracking sprint commitments and maintaining the commitment ratio health
Monitoring and reporting on key Agile metrics such as velocity and cycle time
Ensuring Jira boards are accurate, up to date, and aligned with agreed workflows
Acting as a process facilitator and tooling coordinator for Jira and related systems
Taking meeting minutes during key discussions and proactively following up on action items
Maintaining reporting dashboards and delivery trackers
Supporting risk, dependency, and action item tracking
Assisting in preparing stakeholder updates and status reports
Maintaining structured and up-to-date documentation in Confluence
Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes and team efficiency
Requirements:
Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Project Management, Engineering, IT, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
A basic understanding of Agile and Scrum principles (knowledge of frameworks promoted by Scrum Alliance is a plus)
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
A good working knowledge of Excel, and ability to work systematically with multiple tools and data sources (e.g., working with spreadsheets, validating statuses, cross-checking data across systems)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accountability
Strong analytical and organizational skills
The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Proactive and curious mindset: willing to ask questions, propose improvements, and own follow-ups
Benefits:
An attractive allowance
Paid birthday leave
Exposure to the corporate culture of a Fortune 100 company
An opportunity to work with and learn from industry specialists, and develop professionally in your chosen field
Opportunities to network and build lasting professional relationships
A progressive culture that promotes work-life harmony and personal development
Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Project Management, Engineering, IT, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
- Basic understanding of Agile and Scrum principles
- Knowledge of frameworks promoted by Scrum Alliance
- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
- Good working knowledge of Excel and ability to work systematically with multiple tools and data sources
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and accountability
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive and curious mindset, willing to ask questions and propose improvements
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.
