Director it product delivery lead

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At US Foods®, innovation and technology is our superpower. By expanding our digital ecosystem and leading with a customer-first mindset, we’re delivering technology that empowers our customers and simplifies business. As we transform the digital landscape of the foodservice industry, we’re outpacing our competitors faster than ever before.

We believe diversity is the cornerstone of creativity and innovation—and we foster an open, inclusive, flexible work environment that supports our transformation.

The Sr. Director, Demand Fulfillment Product Delivery Lead will drive the transformation of forecasting and inbound order processing technologies to support a future-ready supply chain. This role will define a strategic vision, lead agile product teams, and partner with Supply Chain leadership to assess and implement new solutions while modernizing and maintaining existing technologies. This leader will manage and optimize vendor relationships and ensure business outcomes are achieved through technology enablement.

About The Team

This team is at the forefront of modernizing demand fulfillment capabilities, including AI-based forecasting, purchase order management, and product lifecycle integration. We collaborate across corporate functions and distribution centers to deliver intuitive, data-connected solutions that enhance working capital and operational efficiency. Our work supports enterprise planning transitions and drives continuous improvement through KPI analysis and strategic roadmap execution.

Flexible Work Policy: The work for the Sr Dir Demand Fulfillment Product Delivery Lead position is completely 100% remote anywhere in the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories. This position may have the potential to travel up to 20% dependent on business needs.

What You'll Do

Define and lead the execution of a multi-year roadmap for future-state supply and demand planning capabilities

Innovate and deliver technology solutions that result in optimization of our working capital investments, forecast accuracy, customer service levels, and freight income.

Partner with Supply Chain leadership to assess technology needs and trends to secure alignment on strategic initiatives and business value execution.

Garner strategic vendor relationships (including Blue Yonder) to ensure security, stability, and cost effectiveness of our solutions.

Lead cross-functional teams of internal and external labor to deliver strategic roadmaps.

Monitor key performance indicators and establish action plans for continuous improvement.

Oversee department P&L forecasting and delivery for operating expenses and capital projects in alignment with organizational goals.

Establish and maintain a high standard of Digital & Technology product delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

Supervision

• 10 direct and indirect reports, in addition to contractors
  
  

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Executive leadership, Sr. Leadership Team; Supply Chain; Digital & Technology; Transformation office; HR; Finance; Legal
• External: Technology Vendors; consulting firms; industry organizations
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Remote : This role is fully remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment.
  
  

What You'll Bring

10+ years of experience in software development and implementation, including 5+ years in management.

Proven success in leading end-to-end delivery of large-scale technology projects (e.g., Transportation Management Systems).

Experience with Blue Yonder SCPO tools (Supply Chain Planning & Optimization) preferred.

Strong background in IT leadership, governance, and product lifecycle ownership.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field OR equivalent experience.

10 years of experience in software development and implementation, including 5 years in management.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing future-proof technology strategies.

Ownership of product lifecycle from concept to delivery.

Leadership of large-scale projects ($5M+).

Familiarity with Blue Yonder Forecasting demand and supply chain planning tools.

Strong Communication Skills And Ability To Influence Without Authority.

Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, drive change, and align stakeholders.

Expertise in managing cross-functional teams, coaching talent, and building consensus.

Deep understanding of supply chain operations, business, and financial acumen.

Ability to anticipate and resolve escalations, manage partner performance, and deliver on-time, on-budget solutions.

This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$125,000 - $215,000

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit to learn more.

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