Chief Information Officer

Burris Logistics, currently celebrating our 100th anniversary, is a family-owned business has been dedicated to building strong partnerships and delivering dependable, innovative supply chain solutions across the nation. From food service redistribution and freight management to cutting-edge logistics technology, our network of specialized teams works seamlessly together as ONEBURRIS-a united force delivering excellence at every step of the supply chain.

The HR Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining HR and payroll compliance across the organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring payroll integrity, audit readiness, and regulatory adherence at the federal, state, and local level, through the development of standard operating procedures, vendor oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

Why Join Our Team?

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance including a robust wellness platform with monetary incentives

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible Spending Account

• HSA with company contributions

• 401(k) with 6% match

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition Assistance

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & Enterprise Alignment
  
  
  
  • Develop and execute an enterprise IT strategy that supports business objectives, scalability, and risk mitigation across all operating companies
  • Lead annual technology planning and long-term roadmap development in collaboration with business and functional leadership
  • Align IT investments with enterprise priorities and manage the technology capital and operating budget
  • Modernize legacy platforms and support system integrations during acquisitions and enterprise transformation initiatives
  
  
  
  
• Infrastructure & Service Delivery
  
  
  
  • Oversee the planning, implementation, and optimization of enterprise infrastructure, including network architecture, cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS), and server/storage solutions
  • Ensure uptime, performance, and disaster recovery capabilities meet business continuity requirements
  • Lead lifecycle planning for hardware, software, and system upgrades across the enterprise
  • Guide the design and execution of scalable IT support services using ITSM best practices (e.g., ServiceNow, Freshservice)
  
  
  
  
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
  
  
  
  • Direct the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, ensuring proactive defense, detection, and incident response capabilities
  • Maintain cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and compliance practices (e.g., SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001)
  • Oversee data governance, privacy compliance (e.g., CCPA, GDPR), and risk assessments for internal systems and vendor technologies
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal audit findings, and external security requirements
  
  
  
  
• AI Strategy & Innovation Enablement
  
  
  
  • Develop and lead the enterprise AI strategy in alignment with business goals
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to identify and prioritize AI and automation pilots with measurable ROI
  • Ensure AI adoption is supported by robust data architecture, security protocols, and change management strategies
  • Establish governance for responsible and ethical AI usage, including training, user enablement, and performance evaluation
  
  
  
  
• Leadership & Organizational Development
  
  
  
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of functional IT leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Promote adoption of shared services and standardization across business units while meeting unique business needs
  • Model servant leadership, living out the company's core values: Personal.Service.Excellence, Make it Happen with Integrity, and We Not Me
  
  
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required
• MBA or Master's in Technology Management or related discipline preferred
• Minimum 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 7+ years in an enterprise or executive-level role
• Prior experience in logistics, supply chain, food manufacturing, transportation, or warehousing industries preferred
• Occasional travel (~20%) to business unit sites, vendor locations, or leadership meetings.
• Servant leadership style with a track record of team development and organizational influence
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to translate technical complexity into business impact for executive and cross-functional audiences
• Collaborative decision-maker with experience leading across matrixed environments
• Demonstrated alignment with Burris values and commitment to culture-first leadership
• Expertise in enterprise infrastructure, including cloud strategy (Azure/AWS), network architecture, and data center management
• Proven experience managing enterprise cybersecurity, including incident response, endpoint protection, threat management, and regulatory compliance (e.g., SOC 2, NIST)
• Strong understanding of ITSM principles, service delivery frameworks, and end-user support design
• Experience with ERP/HCM/ATS/LMS integrations and cloud-based system transformations
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and scaling AI, automation, and low-code/no-code technologies
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software deployment models
• Strong vendor management, budgeting, and contract negotiation experience