THE BIG PICTURE
Sysco LABS is the captive innovation arm of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco is a Fortune 500 company and the global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare, and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended July 1, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78.8 billion.
Operating with the agility and tenacity of a tech–startup, powered by the expertise of the industry leader, Sysco LABS is perfectly poised to transform one of the world’s largest industries.
Sysco LABS’s engineering teams based out of Colombo, Sri Lanka and Austin and Houston, TX, innovate across the entire food service journey – from the enterprise grade technology that enables Sysco’s business, to the technology that revolutionizes the way that Sysco connects with restaurants and the technology that shapes the way those restaurants connect with customers.
Sysco LABS technology is present in 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, the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer and much more.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Sysco LABS’ Travel Team is responsible for both inbound and outbound travel requirements and ensures continued customer service to our internal customers. We work in conjunction with our U.S. team and relevant Sri Lankan stakeholders on re-location and travel for individuals travelling to and from our U.S. and Sri Lanka offices.
We are currently on the lookout for an Intern – Travel to join the Travel team at Sysco LABS. You will proactively engage and coordinate with the Head of Travel in assisting on all travel arrangements and associated tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Aiding with the handling of all travel arrangements for both inbound and outbound visitors (air, lodgings, ground transport, etc.)
Aiding with the arrangement of all types of U.S. visas, inclusive of L1, H1B and B1/B2
Coordinating corporate travel rotation programs by working closely with the U.S. Sales, Admin, and HR teams
Updating and managing the travel database
Creating weekly reports
REQUIREMENTS
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to follow-up on tasks with multiple stakeholders
Attention to detail, multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize work in a dynamic environment
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Flexibility, discretion, and the ability to respect confidentiality at all times
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Internal Air Transport Association (IATA) airline fares and ticketing qualifications or equivalent will be an added advantage
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
