IT Manager, Warehouse Operations

About this role

Job Description
We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Hybrid or Remote work opportunities available

Position Summary
The IT Manager, Warehouse Operations owns Technology relationships, priorities, and outcomes for Warehouse and Field Operations across all Vistar locations. This role serves as the primary IT relationship owner for Operating Company (OpCo, aka distribution center) Managers, Directors, and Presidents, and is accountable for aligning technology priorities, financial constraints, and enterprise standards.


The IT Manager, Warehouse Operations owns day‑to‑day operational stability, support effectiveness, financial accountability, and prioritization across all warehouse and operations systems, while also directing development, enhancement, and deployment efforts. This IT Manager acts as the escalation point for complex operational issues and partners closely with Field Services, Infrastructure, Development teams, and senior IT leadership to ensure consistent execution and outcomes.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
OpCo Relationship Ownership & Prioritization

• Serve as the primary IT relationship owner for OpCo Warehouse/Operations leadership and the trusted point of contact for Operations technology needs, risks, and decisions
• Own intake, prioritization, and trade‑off decisions across all Warehouse/Operations technology initiatives
• Balance OpCo priorities with enterprise standards, delivery capacity, financial constraints, and operational risk

Operational Support, Stability & Escalation

• Own end‑to‑end support for Warehouse/Operations syst...