Manager Transportation at Sysco

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Distribution, Logistics, TransportationIndustries

Requirements

Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal regulatory agencies
Ability to manage budgets, including labor hours, travel, fuel, and consumables
Proficiency in using productivity and routing software systems
Understanding of company policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements (if applicable)
Qualifications to perform tasks of supervised colleagues
Compliance with Sysco's food safety, security, quality, and legality policies

Responsibilities

Manage daily work and safety of delivery supervisors, routing staff, and other colleagues
Ensure the team effectively manages daily delivery activities, including compliance with company policies, adherence to scheduled routes, and provision of safe and efficient customer service
Ensure delivery colleagues comply with local, provincial, and federal regulatory agencies and maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic logs
Manage labor hours, travel, fuel, and consumable supplies within budget to maximize cost and time efficiency; prepare work schedules, including overtime as needed
Manage selection, purchase, and proper use of company assets supporting the delivery department; coordinate necessary repairs with appropriate departments
Monitor daily routing activities to ensure all established key performance indicators (KPIs) and sales/customer satisfaction goals are met
Suggest efficiency ideas, cost-reduction measures, and assist in implementing delivery changes
Monitor utilization of delivery services by reviewing return functions and other routing/scheduling activities to increase profitability
Communicate with sales to collaboratively resolve customer or delivery opportunities/issues; visit customer sites and meet clients to address issues and assess delivery difficulties
Ensure use and updating of productivity and routing software systems
Maintain relationships with colleagues through regular department or pre-shift meetings; foster ongoing interaction, open communication channels, respond to questions, explain policies/procedures, monitor morale, and submit/respond to ideas for improving engagement and empowerment
Interpret, train on, and consistently apply company policies and procedures
Coordinate with safety department for training, colleague observations, updating preferred work methods, accident investigations, root cause analysis, and routine safety inspections; recommend disciplinary actions or behavior modifications if necessary
Perform tasks of supervised colleagues and other related duties as needed
Ensure accuracy of time cards, approvals, and scheduling for direct reports
Understand and interpret collective bargaining agreements; participate in grievance, mediation, and arbitration procedures in unionized facilities (if applicable)
Comply with Sysco's food safety policy and procedures to ensure food security, quality, and legality requirements are met

Skills

Transportation Management

Delivery Operations

Team Leadership

Safety Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Budget Management

Routing Optimization

KPI Monitoring

Cost Reduction

Scheduling

Asset Management

Customer Service

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.

Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.

Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.

The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.

Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.

The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.

Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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