Operations Leader: Distribution & Logistics Excellence

Sodexo; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo in the United States seeks a senior logistics leader to steward a high-volume distribution operation across multiple sites. You’ll drive operational excellence in warehousing, transportation, inventory, and workforce leadership while shaping strategic direction and client partnerships.

You’ll coach teams, manage budgets, analyze financial data, and influence decisions across the organization to improve service quality and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years required.
• Experience leading multi-site or route-based operations with strong customer focus.
• Proven ability to coach and develop teams and drive succession planning.
• Strong communication and contract negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day distribution and logistics operations across multiple sites.
• Develop budgets and drive profitability and growth through data-driven decisions.
• Coach and develop staff; implement succession planning and training.
• Strengthen client partnerships and ensure superior customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Data analysis

Client relationships

Negotiation

Coaching & development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Budgeting software

CRM systems

Excel

Job description

Sodexo in the United States seeks a senior logistics leader to steward a high-volume distribution operation across multiple sites. You’ll drive operational excellence in warehousing, transportation, inventory, and workforce leadership while shaping strategic direction and client partnerships.

You’ll coach teams, manage budgets, analyze financial data, and influence decisions across the organization to improve service quality and profitability.