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Sysco

Supplies food and kitchen goods to restaurants

Transport Manager

Vehicle Operation & DeliveryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRungis, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education background in transport and logistics is required.
  • At least 5 years of significant experience in a similar position.
  • Knowledge of the food industry and the Île-de-France distribution market is an asset.
  • Experience participating in structural projects related to transport optimization, shared flows, and improvement of logistics operations, with an end-to-end view of the distribution chain.
  • Management skills and the ability to supervise, unite, and support a team day to day.
  • Ability to manage transport operations, track performance indicators, and implement action plans to improve operational efficiency.
  • Ability to prioritize actions, make decisions, and manage activities with a continuous-improvement approach.
  • Proficiency with office software is desired; Microsoft Office is specified, and SAP knowledge is strongly appreciated.
  • Ability to ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety rules and cold-chain management in accordance with ISO 22000.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire team of delivery drivers at the warehouse and maintain a presence with the team in the field.
  • Participate in recruiting employees and developing their skills.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance concerning driving time, safety, and transport legislation.
  • Ensure delivery routes run smoothly and are optimized for safety, quality, costs, and deadlines.
  • Maintain consistent delivery schedules, accounting for seasons, public holidays, and absences.
  • Control operating costs and manage the budget.
  • Report on activity and establish action plans to optimize quality and ensure customer service levels.
  • Ensure vehicles are in good condition and check delivery equipment provided to drivers, including uniforms, personal protective equipment, pallet trucks, and hand trucks.
  • Promote and ensure implementation of the site's safety policy.
  • Participate in site and cross-functional transformation projects.
  • Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety rules and cold-chain management in accordance with ISO 22000.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of food distribution is appreciated.

About the Company

Sysco

Supplies food and kitchen goods to restaurants

Sysco buys, stores and delivers food, kitchen supplies and equipment to restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels and other businesses that cook away from home. Alongside national brands, it sells its own Sysco Brand line of foods and supplies, which fills a large share of the cases it ships. Its biggest product groups are fresh and frozen meats, canned and dry goods, and frozen produce and baked goods. Customers order through Sysco sales representatives or online, and Sysco delivers from distribution centers across North America and Europe, earning money on the difference between what it pays suppliers and what customers pay for delivered goods. Sysco was founded in 1969, began public operations in 1970 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1969

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