Senior Project Manager, Warehouse Planning Design

Sysco; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits information

Remote/hybrid work

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Warehouse Design Project Manager to lead multiple projects in warehouse layout/design, rack reconfiguration, and slotting optimization across distribution centers. You will liaise with operations to secure resources and contribute to capacity analytics, using current planning methods and building new tools.

You will budget, plan, oversee and document projects, build business cases from data, and lead cross-functional teams through milestones.

Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Warehouse Design, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Masters degree is preferred but not required.
• 5+ years in Warehouse Design/Layout Planning, Supply Chain or related fields.
• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis and dashboard tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide space requirements that factor in forecasted growth for item mix and inventory levels.
• Design storage layouts across multi-temperature warehouses and coordinate rack projects.
• Generate and evaluate RFP packets for rack vendors and lead vendor selection.
• Plan, budget, oversee and document project scopes and milestones.
• Develop and streamline warehouse planning tools and methodologies.

Skills

Analytics and Insight

Communication

Business Partnership

Process and Tool Development

Team Leadership

Motivation and Commitment

Education

BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Warehouse Design, Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Masters preferred

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, charts, advanced formulas)

Microsoft Office applications

Tableau

SQL / Python

Job description

Company:

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

77077

Travel Percentage:

Up to 50%

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Job Summary:

The primary role involves managing multiple projects within the Warehouse Design department. These projects could be but are not limited to projects for warehouse layout/design, rack re-configuration, slotting optimization, and distribution systems. Warehouse Design scope includes existing rack replacement, rack storage reconfigurations, warehouse expansions, and new site conceptual designs. Must be able to liaise with other operational areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for the projects. The role also involves the analytics of warehouse capacity and space needs across various Sysco distribution companies. The candidate should be able to utilize current warehouse planning methods, and provide continuous streamlining and optimization of existing tools, as well as develop new tools for departmental use. Must be able to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project they are working on. Must be able to build business cases for Design projects using data and supporting analyses. The candidate will utilize critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving abilities to identify, define, and provide solutions to specific problems pertaining to assigned scopes of work and must also be able to define and manage project scope and schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Warehouse racking project

• Provide space requirements that factor in forecasted growth for both item mix, inventory levels, and various building attributes.

• Determine proper allocation of standard slot types and design storage racking layouts across multi-temperature food distribution warehouses.

• Coordinate with internal teams to help design and develop, price, plan, and execute general warehouse project types across multiple temperature zones: rack replacement, rack reconfiguration, storage expansions, new site.

• Generate RFP (request for proposal) packets for submission to rack vendors, analyze returned proposals, and provide vendor selection for project.

• Set tasks, priorities, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.

• Prepare materials and lead project meetings between ops-site team, internal teams, and 3rd party vendors.

Warehouse Capacity Analysis

• Provide recommendations for development and streamlining of warehouse planning tools and methodologies.

• Conduct multi-site storage sizing and capacity exercises

• Prepare materials and deliverables of space need outcomes to senior leadership.

• Assist customer solutions team with space requirements and site capacity feasibility of potential customer acquisitions

• Provide well thought out results and solutions to leadership that are backed by analysis results.

Regional optimization Projects

• Coordinate with Supply Chain Design team for movement of customer items and volume between sites and/or Greenfield/Brownfield locations.

• Provide storage sizing impacts to the origin sites before and after customer moves

• Provide Construction and AutoCAD teams with minimum space requirements to develop and to price a conceptual greenfield/brownfield location and/or any resulting site expansion.

Education Required:

BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Warehouse Design, Industrial Engineering or equivalent or a closely related field required or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Education Preferred:

Masters preferred but not required.

Experience Required:

5+ years; preferred experience in Warehouse Design/Layout Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement or equivalent.

Licenses/Certification Required:

Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, and advanced formulas) required

Microsoft office applications

Licenses/Certification Preferred:

Tableau (mapping, dashboard creations, LOD functions) preferred

Experienced with Database querying (SQL, Python, etc.) preferred

Technical Skills and Abilities:

Analytics and Insight

• Can quickly frame ambiguous problems and drive to tangible insight

• Synthesizes complex information from multiple sources to influence decisions

• Anticipates emerging trends and apply to warehouse planning analysis

• Utilizes critical thinking when developing solutions for scope of work

Communication

• Strong credibility and self-confidence across multiple levels of management

• Can create powerful and concise written communication

• Can effectively lead and steer interactions in large meetings

Business Partnership

• Able to quickly build strong working relationships with internal departments

• Works productively across the enterprise and partners with others to achieve shared goals

Process and Tool Development

• Can manage and improve information processes/tools to support warehouse planning applications and decisions

• Proficient in multi-tasking, prioritizing, communicating, and adapting to change

Team Leadership

• Can scope and structure work effectively adapting to changing demands

• Able to establish executional standards and hold people accountable for delivering results

• Provide project management training, as required

Motivation and Commitment

• Self-starter

• Motivated by the desire to have an impact

• Hard worker with a strong personal work ethic

• Highly committed to exceeding expectations and continuous improvement

• High energy level

Physical Demands:

• 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, 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:

50% to 75% is required.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Work can be performed remotely and/or hybrid work environment reporting into a Site or Global Support Center.

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BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues 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 Affiant 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 opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.