Ted Murray
Spring
Summary
Dynamic Operations Executive with a proven track record in team leadership, complex problem-solving, and driving operational efficiencies. Expertise in developing strategic initiatives and mentoring teams to achieve measurable results.
Results-driven with extensive experience optimizing operational processes and enhancing service delivery. Adept at budget management and cross-functional collaboration, leading teams to achieve significant operational improvements and business objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
South Market Vice President of Operation
Sysco
Houston, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies across multiple business units.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align with strategies and process to achieve our FY25 and FY26 goals within my Regions.
- Oversaw budget allocation across South North and Southwest regions over the last 2 years
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and enhanced service within our Operations - tied to focus on Outbound flow to Delivery.
- Defined with our team performance metrics to evaluate team effectiveness, driving accountability and continuous improvement culture.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
Senior Director of Warehouse
Sysco
Houston, TX
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Led teams to optimize Operational processes and drive efficiencies while working closely with MVPO's
- Developed strategic initiatives with cross functional teams - example is Shrink Playbook and roll out to the field.
- Developed with my team key process improvements to drive PPLH - Shrink and Service. Example: Warehouse daily report and MVPO Scorecard.
- Mentored team, fostering leadership skills and promoting professional growth within the team.
Vice President of Operation International
Sysco
Houston
04.2017 - 09.2020
- This was a newly created job and the first part was to run Canada's Operations. I led 4 Region Vice President of Operations.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple distribution centers.
- Developed and implemented cost-effective supply chain solutions, improving service delivery timelines.
- With the sucess of the team, I took additional responsibilities with Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, IFG and Bahahama Foods.
Vice President of Field Operations
Sysco
Houston
06.2012 - 05.2017
- Newly created role for Operations as I helped build out what it looks like today with our MVPO team.
- Led functional teams to enhance Operations efficiency and reduce costs and provide outstanding service to our customers.
- Developed strategic initiatives that improved customer satisfaction and retention rates.
- Mentored department heads to foster leadership skills and drive departmental performance improvements.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to define long-term organizational goals and strategies.
- During the last 3 years I lead US Food Merger on the Operational side of our business. The merger turned into a full time position.
Education
High School Diploma -
MacArthur
Irving, TX06-1985
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Results-driven
- Operations management
Timeline
South Market Vice President of Operation
Sysco
07.2024 - Current
Senior Director of Warehouse
Sysco
09.2020 - 06.2024
Vice President of Operation International
Sysco
04.2017 - 09.2020
Vice President of Field Operations
Sysco
06.2012 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
MacArthur