Fleet Sustainability Innovation Manager

6 days ago

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

About the Role:

The Manager, Fleet Sustainability Innovation & Planning 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with key partners to create an actionable strategy and roadmap for alternative fuel, ensuring appropriate considerations are applied.
  • Define and establish vendor management and strategic sourcing practices specific to Fleet electric vehicles, equipment, and parts, incorporating market-led industry insights related to new technologies and/or suppliers.
  • Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to recommend a capital plan that supports sustainability projects and programs.
  • Assess current operating procedures, materials, and methods, anticipate and implement changes or modifications based on sustainability goals, and perform lifecycle assessments and cost analyses of proposed modifications.
  • Recommend, establish, and communicate metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive actionable outcomes, highlighting trends and deviations that drive insights and would require strategic planning changes.
  • Create and manage the socialization, executive communications, and change management plan to outline sustainability capital planning needs and ensure preparedness and the appropriate buy-in.
  • Influence the Fleet P&L opportunities by investigating practices that minimize waste, reduce the corporation's carbon footprint, and maximize efficiency.
  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

Supervision:

Direct supervision of a team of 2 Sr Analysts focused on sustainability planning.

Relationships:

Internal: Facilities, Field Operations, Network Optimization, Routing, Safety, Legal, Finance

External: Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Suppliers, Vendors, Labor Planning

Requirements:

  • 5 years of work experience in strategy, finance, supply chain, logistics, and/or sustainability, or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with electrification of vehicles, utilities, infrastructure, or equipment.
  • 2 years vendor and/or supplier management.
  • Experience managing teams and leading through influence.
  • Knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices related to sustainability innovation and planning, preferably in the foodservice or transportation industry.
  • Deep understanding of sustainability principles and practices.
  • Continuous Improvement mindset focused on finding ways to drive innovation.
  • Organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and people at once while delivering strong results.
  • Skilled at translating business objectives into financial impacts and needs.
  • Creative approach to risk diagnosis and mitigation.
  • 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 to up to 25% of the time to distribution centers or other facilities based on sustainability goals.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in business operations, supply chain, finance, sustainability, economics.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years vendor and/or supplier management in fleet or asset management.
  • Advanced degree in sustainability, environmental sciences, or a related field.

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