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Director, Transportation Analytics & Optimization (Hybrid Role: Mix of Onsite & Virtual)-March 2024
Rosemont
Mar 21, 2025
ABOUT US FOODS
US Foods is a leading food service distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and food service operators.
10,000+ employees
Food & Beverage, Information Technology
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About Director, Transportation Analytics & Optimization (Hybrid Role: Mix of Onsite & Virtual)

  ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.

  Join Our Community of Food People!

  The Director, Transportation Analytics and Optimization is responsible for driving the profitable conversion of inbound lanes from vendor managed to US Foods managed through collaboration and partnership with external vendors and Direct Procurement during negotiations. This includes responsibility for the overall strategy and engagement with selected vendors in partnership with Direct Procurement on freight terms to drive a total US Foods EBITDA and overseeing a team accountable for the analysis of each vendor or lane to determine optimal freight terms for long term US Foods management of lanes.

  Flexible Work Policy: The Director, Transportation Analytics and Optimization position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite and virtual. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL.

  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  Develop and maintain vendor relationships to foster mutually beneficial goals

  Partner and communicate internally with cross-functional teams, particularly with Direct Procurement and Logistics, to drive maximum margin for US Foods

  Provide guidance, establish processes, and lead both the strategic direction and execution for select vendor negotiations in partnership with Direct Procurement on freight terms

  Motivate and lead a high-performance management culture; attract, recruit, hire, and retain talented associates; provide mentoring and coaching to all team members to achieve higher personal effectiveness and continuing career development

  Establish, monitor, and accountability for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that lead to optimized freight income and total margin for selected vendors

  Act as a thought leader in developing new initiatives and as a key partner of the project team during the scoping, piloting, and implementation phases of each initiative

  Benchmark and understand vendor as well as industry trends, ensuring US Foods approach is market competitive

  Other duties as assigned by manager

  SUPERVISION :

  Responsible for a team of approx..6 Logistic Analysts, Lead and all Transportation Analytics and Optimization department associatesRELATIONSHIPS

  Internal: Replenishment, Finance, Logistics, Direct Procurement, Gampac, Carrier Management, Direct Procurement, Transformation Office, I&A

  External : Vendors, Carriers, Various Supply Chain Companies | Benchmarking Services

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  8 years of supply chain experience with a focus on transportation operations and strategy implementation

  5 years of experience leading people

  Strong communication skills and experience influencing peers and senior leaders

  Strong analytical skills and experience with negotiating tradeoffs

  Competency identifying and establishing long term strategies and implementing

  EDUCATION

  Bachelor’s degree in business, transportation and logistics, operations management, supply chain management, or equivalent experienceCERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

  Six Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Industry knowledge: Working knowledge of distribution operations, including routing and/or transportation, and of related federal, state and local regulations in the foodservice or transportation industry

  Project Management: Strong project management skills and knowledge of program management principles, methodology and tools; able to plan and lead project implementations with a sense of urgency and in the context of broader program initiatives, including scheduling, resources, scope, budget, risks/issues, communication, and reporting

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  US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

  US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) .

  US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

  EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .

  EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .

  Pay Transparency policy statement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

  US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

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