Company:  

US3084 The SYGMA Network, Inc.

Sales Territory:  

Zip Code:

43017

Travel Percentage:  

Compensation Range:

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for maximizing warehouse efficiencies within SYGMA sites including areas of warehouse design layout, slotting, data integrity, SYGMA Warehouse Management System (SWAT), SYGMA Order Selection system (Selector Pro), Load Mapping System (Syntilic), Engineered Labor Standards (SLIM), and data mining/reporting.  This includes the coordination of major system issues and system upgrades with Business Technology.  Additionally, this position exists to provide instructional support and training as well as to develop, implement and execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all SYGMA Warehouse Operations and all related systems.

The Manager, Supply Chain Services – Warehouse is the Subject Matter Expert on all SYGMA Warehouse Systems, Operations, SOPs and methods to optimize Warehouse Performance.  The incumbent of this role will have the ability to run any SYGMA Warehouse to be best in class.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands, supports, and executes continuous improvement for all warehouse operations to promote safe, efficient, and optimal utilization of our facilities, equipment, and personnel. 

• Works effectively with Senior Management, Warehouse Standards, Systems and Engineering to minimize warehouse shrink and to maximize productivity with WMS configuration and execution. 

• Design, approves and implements future racking expansions; assess and correct current racking configurations.

• Design Warehouse layout, ensuring the optimization of travel paths.

• Ensure efficient Warehouse Slotting of items.

• Develop and Maintain all Engineered Labor Standards.

• Perform any needed cleanup of slot file to ensure accurate Capacity Compliance.

• Recommends and support short- and long-term plans for the Warehouse team, including technology initiatives, productivity, efficiency, and business changes.

• Leads planning and implementation efforts for strategic Warehouse initiatives.

• Develops User Documentation for SYGMA Warehouse procedures.

• Collaborates with Warehouse Leadership and VP/GM’s to develop Best Business Practices

• Develops all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for field Operations.

• Provides expertise on questions, enhancements, and functions of Warehouse Management Systems.

• Travels to SYGMA Sites to assist with Warehouse Project training and rollouts.

• Participates and presents in operational conferences.

• Provides backup to center Warehouse Manager and/or Director when needed.

• Performs training and/or re-training for SYGMA Warehouse Management and related systems.

• Responsible for Warehouse Operations for all SYGMA locations.

• Responsible for Warehouse Design, slotting, establishing ELS, and implementing all Warehouse Systems/Processes and training of all Warehouse associates for New Building & New Customer Starts ups.

• Identify, document, and prioritize potential System Enhancements.

• Continuously interfaces with Technology organization and project teams to assure priorities, resources, and schedule dependencies are coordinated.

• Continuously interfaces with business owners at each site to support Change Management and Project Management activities.

• Responsible to follow SYGMA’s defined Change Management and Project Management methodology for Distribution Warehouse Systems Implementations.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• BS degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science strongly preferred

Experience

• Required to have a minimum of 5 years working with WMS Systems

• Minimum of 7 years of work experience

• Minimum 5 years of system implementation, project management and training experience in a large-scale distribution environment or in a Warehouse Leadership Role leading system, process changes and front-line colleagues

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication and people skills to deliver extensive training programs to hourly workers as well as operations managers.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to address site and upper management.

• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational transformation including design, execution, and ongoing team development.

• Strong ability to read and understand technical documents related to multiple disciplines of the supply chain, business, engineering, construction, and real estate.

• Ability to build strong relationships, and collaborate effectively with other leaders inside and outside the organization including RVPs, Supply Chain Operations, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management, Human Resources, Business Technology, and executive level leadership.

• Ability to persevere and achieve goals and objectives despite obstacles and resistance.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Proven experience with Warehouse Management Systems, RF and Scanning Systems, Labor Management Systems, Labor Incentive Programs, Engineered Labor Standards, and/or Slotting systems.

• Computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Physical Demands

• The job requires travel 50% of the time.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.

• The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

 

Working Conditions

• This position can be performed from the corporate facility or from a remote location.

• Must be able to travel to SYGMA facilities, Vendors, or Sysco Sites as needed.

• If working remote, the employee must have a dedicated workspace free of any distractions and participate in conference calls in a business-friendly environment.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.