Director, Warehouse

Sysco

Director of Warehouse overseeing Sysco's warehouse operations and driving strategy execution. Responsible for consistent execution of policies and procedures while leading staff and initiatives.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $117,700 - $196,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for driving consistent execution of Sysco Warehouse Field Ops strategies, policies, programs, and procedures across Sites through field enablement, prioritization, and disciplined follow‑through to ensure Sysco’s customers are serviced in an effective and highly efficient manner.
Ensures consistent implementation of Distribution Continuous Improvement Plans and develops and enforces standard processes and procedures across the network.
Works with Market Vice Presidents of Operations to ensure all processes and procedures are consistently adhered to.
Provides oversight and direction to warehouse staff.
Leads planning and implementation efforts for strategic warehouse initiatives.
Prepare delivery budget inputs, profit plans, and capital requests as required; evaluate metrics and adjust activities to meet or exceed expectations.
Develop and maintain user documentation and field‑ready standard work for warehouse processes; plan and facilitate standardized training programs as needed.
Work with Safety partners to ensure associates work safely and in compliance with Sysco Safety policies; reinforce a performance culture through consistent expectations and coaching routines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years of experience leading warehouse operations with a Bachelor’s degree, or 10 years relevant experience leading warehouse operations in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated leadership experience in warehouse operations, distribution, or multi-site field enablement
Strong program execution discipline: prioritization, sequencing, follow-up, and issue/risk management.
Working knowledge of warehouse systems and performance drivers (e.g., SWMS/WMS processes, labor productivity, replenishment/putaway, service risk drivers).
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments, operating companies and Corporate in a proactive and constructive manner
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

warehouse operationsdistributionprogram executionSWMSWMSlabor productivityreplenishmentputawayperformance metricsbudget preparation

Soft Skills

leadershipprioritizationsequencingfollow-upissue managementrisk managementcommunicationcollaborationcoachingtraining facilitation