Senior Operational Auditor - Business Insights at Sysco

We are seeking a Senior Operational Auditor - Business Insights to join our Internal Audit team. This role is ideal for a self starter who enjoys solving complex business problems, working with unstructured data, and delivering insights that drive operational improvement. This is not a checklist role-you will apply judgment, analytics, and operational thinking to influence how the business operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational audits across functions such as Operations, Supply Chain, Food Safety, Cash and Carry, Financial processes and Transportation.
• Analyze unstructured and incomplete data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Break down complex, ambiguous issues into clear, actionable insights
• Assess operational effectiveness and process performance, not just compliance
• Communicate clear, practical recommendations to business leaders, including root cause and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate effectively with business partners while maintaining independence and professional skepticism
• Independently manage audit workstreams, adapting scope and approach as risks and insights emerge
• Provide day to day guidance, coaching, and on the job development to Staff Auditors assigned to engagements
• Review staff workpapers and analyses, providing constructive feedback to strengthen audit quality and analytical thinking
• Support the development of audit staff by modeling strong judgment, operational mindset, and professional communication
• Contribute to internal audit initiatives, such as methodology enhancements, analytical approaches, or knowledge sharing across the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business required. MBA is a plus
• 3-6+ years of experience in internal Operational audit, process improvement, consulting, or a related field required
• 2+ years of experience in Data Analysis. SQL is highly preferred.
• Review large data sets
• Strong operational audit experience or hands on operational experience in a large, complex organization
• Proven problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Comfortable working independently and navigating ambiguity, self-starter
• Ability to coach and mentor less experienced auditors while maintaining ownership of complex work
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, audit analytics platforms)
• Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), is a plus

Work Environment & Travel Expectations

• Work may include on site visits to operating locations, such as distribution centers and other business facilities
• Travel is expected (up to approximately 25%), primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel as needed.
• Flexibility to support audit deadlines and business needs, including periods that may require additional hours.
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with applicable laws