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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.  To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

$95,000 - $155,000

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***