Sr Director Demand Fulfillment Product Delivery Lead (remote) at US Foods

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FoodserviceIndustries

Requirements

  • 10 years’ experience in software development and implementation including 5 years management experience; end-to-end delivery of a Transportation Management System from RFP to completion preferred
  • Multiple years of experience in IT leadership and/or governance or other relevant areas
  • Experience developing an innovation and future-proof agenda preferred
  • Experience owning a product throughout its lifecycle preferred
  • Experience leading large-scale projects ($5m+ ) preferred
  • Demonstrated capability to build relationships and manage satisfaction of internal customers
  • Demonstrated capability to create, sell, and attain project and department budgets
  • Demonstrated capability to manage, capacitive, and adjust organization headcount
  • Demonstrated capability to persist and deliver on-time, on-budget, on-quality, on-fit service or product
  • Demonstrated capability to coach performance, behavior, and quality of direct and indirect team talent
  • Demonstrated capability to manage partner service level, performance, cost predictability, education, alignment, and reputation
  • Demonstrated capability to develop business acumen at function level
  • Demonstrated capability to anticipate, mitigate, and chaperone escalations
  • Functional / technical expertise relevant to role

Responsibilities

  • Improve demand accuracy through toll tuning and implementation (Blue Yonder Forecasting)
  • Make and meet business value commitments through innovative advising and thoughtful execution
  • Assess future state Transportation Management System needs, develop a multi-year roadmap for transformation, and drive leadership approval
  • Support product and freight buyer satisfaction and engagement through intuitive and data-connected technology solutions
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement. Establish action plans when needed
  • Partner with enterprise planning efforts to transition to a package purchase order generation model
  • Build effective partnerships with Supply Chain leadership in corporate functions and distribution centers
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining high standards of IT product delivery and service
  • Manage department budget for operating expense and capital expenditures within business as usual and project portfolio
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Supervise 10 direct and indirect reports, in addition to contractors

Skills

Blue Yonder
Forecasting
Transportation Management System
Agile
Supply Chain
Vendor Management
Product Roadmap
Demand Planning
KPIs

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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