Fleet Sustainability Innovation Manager

7 days ago


Des Plaines, Illinois, United States US Foods, Inc. Full time
About the Role

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fleet Sustainability Innovation Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in driving sustainability initiatives and innovation within our fleet operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement Sustainability Strategies: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and execute actionable strategies and roadmaps for alternative fuel, ensuring timely and cost-effective implementation.
  • Vendor Management and Strategic Sourcing: Define and establish vendor management and strategic sourcing practices for fleet electric vehicles, equipment, and parts, incorporating market-led industry insights and best practices.
  • Capital Planning and Sustainability Projects: Work closely with stakeholders to recommend and implement capital plans that support sustainability projects and programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Operational Efficiency and Sustainability: Assess current operating procedures, materials, and methods, and implement changes or modifications to achieve sustainability goals, while performing lifecycle assessments and cost analyses.
  • Metrics and Performance Indicators: Recommend and establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive actionable outcomes, highlighting trends and deviations that inform strategic planning.
  • Change Management and Communication: Create and manage socialization, executive communications, and change management plans to outline sustainability capital planning needs and ensure preparedness and buy-in.
  • Influencing Fleet P&L Opportunities: Investigate practices that minimize waste, reduce the corporation's carbon footprint, and maximize efficiency, influencing the Fleet P&L to drive business growth.
Requirements
  • 5+ Years of Experience: Proven work experience in strategy, finance, supply chain, logistics, and/or sustainability, or equivalent experience.
  • Electrification Experience: Demonstrated experience with electrification of vehicles, utilities, infrastructure, or equipment.
  • Vendor Management: 2+ years of vendor and/or supplier management experience.
  • Leadership and Team Management: Experience managing teams and leading through influence, with a focus on driving innovation and results.
  • ESG Knowledge: Knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices related to sustainability innovation and planning, preferably in the foodservice or transportation industry.
  • Continuous Improvement: A continuous improvement mindset focused on finding ways to drive innovation and efficiency.
  • Organizational and Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and people at once while delivering strong results.
  • Business Acumen: Skilled at translating business objectives into financial impacts and needs.
  • Risk Management: Creative approach to risk diagnosis and mitigation.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power Bi, Tableau, and/or other reporting tools, with the ability to present clear and concise information to key stakeholders.
  • Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to distribution centers or other facilities based on sustainability goals.
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's Degree in business operations, supply chain, finance, sustainability, economics, or a related field.


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