Director, Supply Chain Projects - Learning & Development - Corporate - US

Company: US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC Zip Code: 77077 Minimum Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum Years of Experience: 5 Years Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Summary: This center-led position will work in alignment with business partners, stakeholders, Supply Chain Learning & Development and Field L&D teams to oversee projects aligned to Supply Chain Transformation. This includes fostering and maintaining ongoing relationships with leaders to allow for the assessing of needs, strategizing, ideating, creating, pressure testing, executing, overseeing project work while supporting the deployment of programming and hands-on positioning of current and future state learning and development programs targeted to optimize performance for the USBL workforce. The Director of Supply Chain Projects is responsible for cultivating a cross-collaborative approach throughout the organization enabling this position to partner and directly impact the collaboration of center-led project development to deliver consistency and focus on optimizing Supply Chain leader & associate development. Lead the field deployment of L&D programing and deployment of initiatives. Support transitional activities aimed at sustainment of Operations Academies, and initiate feedback loop and make recommendations to larger GSC Learning & Development team as duties assigned. Duties and Responsibilities: Direct multiple concurrent projects guiding multifunctional USFS teams through the L&D process enabling upskilling and reskilling development: Serve as a subject matter expert on Supply Chain Transformation, facilitation skills, field relevance and readiness, training delivery, feedback, and content development to include eLearning, VILT and live classroom training. Manage deadlines and direct project teams to ensure timeliness. Offer diligent review and feedback to ensure L&D brand is aptly represented in all work product and that all materials are aligned with the overall business needs. Contribute to the overall learning strategy and impact measurement of L&D. Enhance efficiencies in how learning projects are developed through continuous improvement of our internal and cross functional processes. Plan, prepare and deliver scheduled learning programs and Supply Chain initiatives through creation, deployment, execution, facilitation, and follow through. Initiate feedback loop and make recommendations to larger Learning & Development team. Build, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners throughout the organization to communicate the L&D process and advocate for the voice of the field. Participate and/or lead meetings where needed to socialize updates and answer questions about L&D programs and initiatives. Contribute with other L&D Directors to design monthly meetings on L&D business announcements and team development. Manage direct report, and collaborate with other leaders to develop team members through coaching and feedback. Proxy as needed for Director of Supply Chain. Education Required: High School Diploma Education Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree Experience Required: 5+ years in a Sales, Supply Chain, Strategy, or Learning & Development, or leadership role Experience Preferred: 5+ years in a project, results-driven, or field engagement type role Technical Skills and Abilities: Strong project management, strategic thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills Excellent technical skills Proactive thinking to align appropriate resources and stakeholders Capacity to multi-task and prioritize projects to meet desired deadlines Ability and desire to learn new technology platforms and job-related skills Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications. Exhibit professional facilitation of training content and/or meeting execution Build trust and credibility in your position by being honest and ethical when representing learning and development in a professional manner Display empathy while maintaining the required expectations to deliver our business results Demonstrate the ability to influence both in person and virtually with a focus on inclusivity Practice adaptability, flexibility, dependability, and strong work ethic Ability to collaborate, and work efficiently with others on work, on projects or towards one common goal Take the initiative, be a self-starter and motivated to take ownership for out of the box thinking and ideas Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 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. Travel Requirements: 20%-25% Work Environment: Remote BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment and masks provided Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. We offer our associates 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.