Sr Director, Supply Chain Software Engineering

US Foods is a leader in the foodservice industry, focusing on innovation and technology to enhance customer experience. The Senior Director of Supply Chain Software Engineering will lead the transformation of supply chain technology, managing a team to develop software solutions that optimize operational capabilities across various logistics areas.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the transition from legacy COBOL-based systems to a modern cloud infrastructure utilizing advanced technologies
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Technology leaders to establish a comprehensive technical roadmap that aligns with business goals and enhances digital capabilities
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve software development lifecycle methodologies and technical standards to ensure quality, efficiency, and innovation
• Lead an agile transformation within the organization, coaching product delivery teams on best practices, technical approaches, and impediment removal to enhance productivity and service levels
• Define and monitor KPIs to assess team velocity, system health, and application performance, implementing mechanisms for continuous improvement
• Hire, train, and mentor a high-performing team of software engineers and future leaders, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee departmental P&L forecasting, ensuring alignment of operating and capital expenses with organizational objectives
• Partner with other department leaders to ensure robust support models for all applications in the software portfolio, driving alignment with technical feasibility and long-term supportability

Requirements:

• 10 years of IT experience, including 5 years managing software engineering teams, with a proven track record leading large-scale agile software projects and full product lifecycle ownership
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically across business, product, and technical areas, with a proven track record of navigating complex challenges
• Proven experience recruiting, coaching, and developing software engineering talent and leaders, with a focus on creating an inclusive and high-performing work environment
• Proven successful management of multiple projects using agile methodologies, with delivery of high-quality software solutions within tight deadlines
• Proven experience working closely with cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and ensure alignment on project objectives, resulting in successful outcomes
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of management and influence decision-making
• Travel 5 -10% for site visits as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Master's degree
• Strong knowledge of scalable system design and architecture, DevOps practices, agile methodologies, telemetry, alerting, and test-driven development
• Proficient in designing and supporting event-driven and microservice-based architectures, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance
• Expertise in continuous integration and continuous deployment practices, enhancing software delivery efficiency and reliability
• Experienced in implementing robust telemetry and monitoring solutions for enterprise applications to ensure operational excellence
• Knowledgeable in security governance, compliance frameworks (including SOX), and identity access management (IAM) and single sign-on (SSO) implementations
• Familiar with ITIL frameworks and root cause analysis (RCA) management to enhance service delivery and support operations
• Versatile in a range of web and mobile technologies, including Angular, Node.js, Kubernetes, and various database solutions (MongoDB, MySQL, Kafka, Oracle, MuleSoft)
• Experience leading the design, implementation, and support of a Tier 1 Warehouse Management System (preferably Blue Yonder Supply Chain Execution Systems), driving efficiency in complex supply chain processes