Region Sr Director Operations (100% Remote Anywhere) at US Foods

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Distribution, Supply Chain, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or related field
5 years of experience managing people and/or projects
Warehouse and Transportation process execution with comprehensive end-to-end process knowledge across receiving, storage, shipping, and delivery
Fundamental comprehension of inventory adjustment and service metric business impacts
WMS and systems infrastructure comprehension
Previous department level P&L responsibility
Action Oriented: Demonstrates initiative and urgency to collaborate with field stakeholders to analyze and solve escalated field Supply Chain issues
Problem Solving Prowess: Possess problem-solving skills on data gathering and assessment including application of statistical principles; problem-solving facets such as hypothesis development, qualitative and quantitative data gathering and use, solution development, and impact analysis
Catalyst for Change: Strong problem-solver who implements short and long-term solutions and demonstrates impact and in turn shows ROI of a continuous improvement mindset and impact over time
Relationships: Develops and maintains field relationships through on-site visits to identify opportunities and drive impact at all US Foods markets in assigned region
Up to 75% travel
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations or related field

Responsibilities

Monitor market performance against operational, financial, safety, quality and/or other KPIs; diagnose performance issues; design, develop and align key stakeholders behind sustainable remediation approaches; then execute remediation plans accordingly across the regions, tracking impacts and course-correcting to achieve performance objectives
Collaborate with Regional VP Field Operations and VPO, functional field leaders, Continuous Improvement (CI) and activation teams to support improvement to market performance
Align Operations Excellence performance-improvement strategies to market-specific constraints, appropriately deploying fixes and plays to the field for sustainably improved performance
Provide on-site leadership and support to market teams during periods of transition or significant operational challenges
Fill in for vacant VPO positions on a temporary basis, providing leadership and guidance to the market teams
Collaborate and coordinate cross-functionally to drive ongoing market improvements
Provide regular updates to the SVP, Supply Chain Excellence & Operations and Regional VP Field Operations on the status of operational issues and progress on improvement initiatives
Bring expertise and best practices to the markets
Other duties as assigned by the SVP, Supply Chain Excellence & Operations and Regional VP Field Operations
Assume direct reports of Market Operations Team when acting in capacity of VPO

Skills

Operations Leadership

Performance Monitoring

KPI Analysis

Remediation Planning

Stakeholder Alignment

Continuous Improvement

Supply Chain Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Market Performance Improvement

Leadership Transition Support

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters

1853Year Founded

$340.5KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.

$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.

Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.

The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.

US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.

Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.

Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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