Director, WMS Deployment and Enhancement ( Remote with Travel)

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Job Ttitle: Director, WMS Deployment and Enhancement ( Remote with Travel)

Company: US Foods


Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWMS Deployment Leadership & Site ReadinessDevelop and execute a multi-year WMS deployment strategy across 70+ distribution centers, ensuring alignment with enterprise business goals.Own and direct end-to-end WMS implementation including pre-conversion readiness, inventory validation, system configuration, training, and operational cutover planning.Train and develop teams to improve WMS proficiency and ensure operational readiness.Manage hypercare support post-go-live to ensure stability, resolve issues, and optimize workflows.Create standardized deployment processes to drive efficiency and consistency across all locations.Work closely with IT executive teams to influence system updates, configurations, and integrations based on operational needs.System Optimization & EnhancementIdentify and implement enhancements that maximize operational efficiency, system stability, and warehouse automation.Lead team to drive continuous improvements based on findings from User Acceptance Testing (UAT), post-go-live feedback, and operational performance.Partner with IT and vendors to influence system upgrades, integrations, and process refinements.Leverage data-driven insights to improve order fulfillment speed, inventory accuracy, and labor productivity.Accelerating Deployment & System AdaptabilityImplement strategies to reduce deployment cycle times while maintaining high operational standards.Drive faster system adoption by developing robust training programs and support resources for site leadership and frontline teams.Serve as the escalation point for deployment challenges, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring minimal disruption during transitions.Introduce automation enhancements (e.g., ASRS, Pick-to-Light, Robotics) that improve warehouse productivity.Cross-Functional Leadership & Change ManagementEstablish and lead a dedicated Operations Support Team to provide ongoing expertise and troubleshooting support.Collaborate with stakeholders, including Distribution Center Leaders, IT, and Finance, to align system capabilities with business goals.Support site leadership with change management best practices to ease the transition and maximize system utilization.SUPERVISION:Will lead a team:1 project manager4 site implementation managers (who will be responsible for 2 trainers and 8 operational support members)Total team of 45 individualsWORK ENVIRONMENTRemote: This role is fully remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS10+ years of experience in supply chain operations, WMS deployment, IT integrations, and warehouse automation.5+ years of experience leading people80% of travel requiredEDUCATIONDegree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field preferred by not requiredOr relevant experience.Benefits for this role may include annual bonus of up to 30%, 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.

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Location: Rosemont, IL

Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:55:21 GMT


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