COMPANY OVERVIEW
FreshPoint, a division of Sysco, is the largest produce distributor in North America, we focus on bringing fresh food from the farmer’s field to our customers’ kitchens. FreshPoint operations span more than 30+ distribution centers in the US and Canada. We target regional and national foodservice customers in such markets as catering, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, and schools. FreshPoint also supplies grocery stores and other wholesale suppliers with apples to zucchini and everything in between. 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Purpose
This is an Operations position responsible for the implementation, upgrades, maintenance and training/support of all Operations department systems sites within a region. Must understand and recommend system enhancements to improve profitability and productivity. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, validating the data produced and performing statistical analysis for the Operations Department Management and may also include providing management and direction to slotting staff.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the accountability, inventory, and maintenance of all Operations systems hardware, software, and radio frequency (RF) equipment, ensuring the efficient operation of the department.
- Acts as a Region Operations Liaison for Operation systems upgrades.
- Collaborate with local and corporate resources to schedule and complete system enhancements
- Trains users in Operations hardware and/or software systems.
- Recommends Operations systems hardware and software upgrades within Company guidelines.
- Reviews and manages service contracts as necessary.
- Develops and provides reports for management as directed.
- Typical requests consist of consolidating information from various sources to provide executive summaries, trends, metrics, etc. (labor costs, accuracy, results, etc.)
- Analyze data, identifies opportunities and propose actions to increase the effectiveness of the Operations departments.
- Communicates with all other areas of the company as necessary and provides Operations information and reports as requested.
- Collaborates with the Transportation Department and the Inbound and Outbound Warehouse management staff to maximize productivity.
- Serves as essential personnel in times of catastrophic events and emergencies (hurricane, facility malfunction, etc.) locally and/or at other operating companies as required.
- Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations if required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Skills
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent; uses whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; demonstrates a general understanding of financial terminology and concepts.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Demonstrates excellent subject matter knowledge of, experience with and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs and/or equivalent products. (i.e. Sysco Warehouse Management System (SWMS), Sysco Order Selection system (SOS), Sysco Loading System (SLS), slotting system, cubing, load mapping, Sysco Transportation System (STS), onboard computer system, routing software, safe driver behavior modification management software, engineered standards, business metrics reporting, incentive pay reporting, spreadsheet software, word processing software, SAP and/or other systems as identified.
- Proficient in the use of all tools of the trade.
Certifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
Experience
2+ years of experience
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role
Travel Requirements
OUR VALUES
- Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
- Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
- Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
OUR COMMITMENT
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity.
Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy- Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Optional Insurance
- Parental Leave Plan
- Company Pension Plan
- Group RRSP & TFSA
- Employee and Family Assistance
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Maple Virtual Care
- Unlimited on-line learning
- Sysco product discounts
- Preferred vendor discounts
- Colleague Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.
This job requisition is for a high-volume role and is always accepting applicants.
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