HC Product Data Specialist

Company Overview

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products, equipment and supplies to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. We have a forty year history of consistent success and now serve over 400,000 customers, delivering approximately 1.3 billion cases yearly. (NYSE: SYY)

For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoCorporation  or Twitter at www.twitter.com/Sysco_Corp

For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers

Role:

The purpose of this job is to ensure data integrity inclusive of nutritional, ingredient and allergen information and all other product specifications within all Sysco software systems.

Role Responsibilities:

            Work closely with Sysco Healthcare Marketing, Sysco Corporate Marketing and Sysco Category Managers to prioritize vendors and products that support Sysco’s sourcing initiatives.

            Responsible for collecting, updating and linking all ingredient and prepared foods to the appropriate sources of nutritional information within Sysco’s Synergy on Demand software as provided by   GS1 Canada and the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF).

            Determine appropriate ingredient and prepared foods product data and linking for specific diet and texture types.

            Responsible for regular maintenance of ingredient and prepared food linking to preferred Sysco products.

            Responsible for creating and implementing a regular update/maintenance process of this information.

            Responsible for all communication between GS1 Canada, SureQuest Systems and our preferred Supplier partners regarding the updating of ingredient and prepared foods data.

            Conduct regular audits of Sysco’s Synergy on Demand software to ensure accuracy of product data and pricing information.

            Work collaboratively with the Sysco Menu development team to ensure that all product data and pricing information is current and up-to-date.

            Make recommendations for future system development.

            Other duties as required.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

         Education Required: A post-secondary education in Nutrition/Human Ecology/Food Sciences or Food Administration/Food Service and Hospitality/Marketing/Nutrition Communication. Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

         Work experience required: Minimum of 2-5 years work experience in foodservice. Experience in Senior’s Living or Acute Care is preferred.

         Equipment: Computer, LCD Projector, Photocopier/Fax Machine.

         Software: Microsoft Office Software; specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Cognos, IDS, Sysco Source, Synergy Suite of Systems is preferred.    

         Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

         Bilingual is preferred.

Core Qualities for all Associates:  Sysco’s Leadership Framework Basics

Sysco’s Mission is to market and deliver great products to our customers with exceptional service.

Sysco’s Vision is to be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.

We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Unlimited on-line learning through Sysco Interactive University • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Free on-site parking • Employee appreciation events •
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)