ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE (https://www.myworkday.com/usfoods/d/task/2998$47185.htmld) Join Our Community of Food People! The Sr. Supply Chain Strategic Initiative Manager will be responsible for coaching and developing field talent on the rollout & implementation of Supply Chain plays while ensuring accurate execution and on time deployment. This individual will also lead day-to-day deployment activities by location throughout the implementation lifecycle. The Sr. Supply Chain Strategic Initiative Manager-SRT (Staffing-Retention-Talent) will operate as an effective communicator with the ability to drive change throughout various levels and phases of each implementation. This position is virtual/remote with extensive travel which means the work can be completed from anywhere in the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** • Hosts all pre-deployment activities and conducts market needs assessment to evaluate market readiness for implementation • Deploys standardized, configurable plays for Supply Chain developed by SRT team • Coaches field leadership in play execution to ensure plays are adhered to as written, executed consistently, and delivered on-time • Leads all implementation activities at the deploying markets(s) (Warehouse, Transportation, Sales, Customer Service, etc) • Drives all project related activities of deployment (inform through execution) ensuring compliance to the prescribed playbook • Prepares impact/gap analysis and facilitates workshops to document current state vs future state and documents processes related to the deployment project • Trains local Supply Chain leadership to expert user status for their specific roles • Partners with SRT team to ensure accuracy and consistency of play execution • Works closely with local leadership teams to identify and remove barriers to success • Maintains performance scorecards to track development and execution of plays • Collects, consolidates, and cascades feedback upward from field to function leaders • Shares best practices and feedback from field to Supply Chain leadership to ensure it’s included in playbook revisions • Provides weekly deployment status updates and conducts weekly status calls • Updates deployment process documentation, including workflows, RACI charts and procedures • Conducts deployment analysis to ensure all personnel are trained to post deployment self-sustainability • Other duties as assigned **SUPERVISION:** • N/A **RELATIONSHIPS** • Internal: Cross-Functional relationships across the entire organization including but not limited to; SLT, SRT, Supply Chain, Finance, HR & IT. • External: N/A **WORK ENVIRONMENT** • Inside/Outside of DCs, exposure to heat & cold (freezer & cooler) • Internal Associate facing • Travel via air & car (rental) **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** • Bachelor’s degree required • Minimum 7 years project management experience • Demonstrated ability to lead through change or change management • Strong project management/governance experience or PMP/PMI • Experience in Supply Chain and/or Warehouse operations preferred • Ability to prioritize issues, manage risk and communicate effectively • Proven analytical and problem-solving ability • Advanced knowledge of MS Office products required • Willingness to travel 90% - 100% **Education** • Bachelor’s Degree **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** • PMP or PMI This role is also eligible for Benefits for this role include annual bonus of up to 25% above base salary, long term incentive, health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. 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