Sr Dir, Risk Mgt, Caslty & Propty Claims

Company:  

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Zip Code:

77077

Employment Type:

Full Time

Travel Percentage:  

Up to 25%

Job Summary:

Sysco is the largest global distributor of food and related products primarily to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry. Our purpose is “Connecting the World to Share Food and Care for One Another.” We serve over 650,000 customer locations, including restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other foodservice customers.  The company operates across the globe including in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Ireland, Sweden, Bahamas, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama.

Sysco’s executive team is transforming it into a more growth-oriented, purpose-led, agile, innovative and customer-focused company.  At its 2021 Investor Day, President and CEO Kevin Hourican and other senior executives discussed the company’s Recipe for Growth, which is designed to help the company grow 1.5 times faster than the market.  

For the twelve months ended January 1, 2022, Sysco generated revenues of $61B and EBITDA of $2.8B.  Globally, the company has 340 distribution facilities, 14,000 delivery vehicles and 58,000 highly-engaged associates.  Sysco maintains a self-insurance program covering portions of workers’ compensation, general and vehicle liability, and property insurance costs.  The amounts in excess of the self-insured levels are fully insured by third party insurers.  Sysco has a wholly owned captive insurance subsidiary (Enclave Insurance Company) with the primary purpose to enhance Sysco’s risk financing strategies by providing Sysco the opportunity to negotiate insurance premiums in the non-retail insurance market.

Reporting to the VP & Treasurer, Sysco’s new Senior Director, Risk Management will lead the company’s risk management, insurance, and claims functions globally, and improve Sysco’s Total Cost of Risk.  In addition, they will manage relationships with brokers, insurers, and third-party claims administrators and assist with the Enterprise Risk Management program. This role is a strategic partner to Finance, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), Legal, Business Continuity, Information Technology and business unit leaders. The role is based in Houston and leads a small team of insurance and claims professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Global Risk Management: Strategic utilization of traditional, captive, and alternative risk financing capacity based on data analytics to improve safety performance and optimize decision making.
• Insurance and Claims: Proactively manage a robust insurance program including property, casualty, directors & officers and cyber lines and identify opportunities to broaden coverage and manage cost whilst decreasing the long-term Total Cost of Risk.
• Captive Management: Oversee Texas-based captive insurer and identify cost-effective opportunities to decrease Sysco’s Total Cost of Risk.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor and develop a diverse set of colleagues to reach their potential and meet the needs of the business today and in the future.

Ideal Experience

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in risk management and insurance, evidencing progressive career growth.
• Exceptional depth of knowledge of risk management, including captive insurance, and claims.
• People management skills, including a proven ability to provide training and development to junior colleagues as part of a coordinated and strategic talent development plan.
• Thinks “big picture” and viewed as a senior adviser and business partner to management.
• An undergraduate degree is required.
• A degree in finance, business, accounting, or related area is preferred.  A recognized risk management and insurance professional designation such as ARM, CPCU, and CRM and/or a M.B.A. would be considered as a major differentiator.
• Experience with enterprise risk management and non-US operating environments is preferred.
• Experience across various industries and sectors is preferred.
• Experience with and a working knowledge of risk management information systems is preferred.

CRITICAL leadership capabilities

Analytical Thinking

• Exceptional ability to oversee and conduct key quantitative analysis such as risk retention.
• Critically assess risk and take actions to mitigate it using a financial lens.

Collaboration & Communication

• Identifies opportunities to build relationships that will help others achieve their objectives and reaches out to others to build an inclusive and collaborative workplace.

• Credible and clear.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills as demonstrated by exposure to boards of directors, top executive management, and external counterparties. 

Commercial Acumen

• Persuasive negotiator with strong conflict resolution skills.

Leading People

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Delegates roles thoughtfully to free self to work at a more strategic level and develop team members.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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