What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Product Distribution Analyst position at Dole Food Company, Inc.?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Enhances product workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
- Responsible for duties that relates to manifests, vessel confirmation, product allocation, inventory, orders and booking that comply with the organization Sales and Distribution product requirements.
- Manage the demand of production associated with sales pre-orders and adjust, as needed, for changes to manifests in the organization D365 system to ensure vessels are assigned to respective ports in North America.
- Oversee 3rd party vessel activity and manifests (when applicable).
- Responsible for the production validation of goods upon vessel discharge to ensure goods are aligned and disbursed to their respective destination.
- Determined the impact of production goods and use reasonable judgement for strategic decisions that impact customer service levels, profitability and vessel utilization.
- Lead daily reconciliation of inventory for ports and warehouses as needed, reviewing remaining "bulk" inventories and sales orders to compensate for over/short inventory in warehouses, D365 orders and other aspects, to assure accurate inventories and mitigate any inventory losses. Guide internal teams to resolve discrepancies when found.
- Oversee daily inventory management to guide sales and transportation teams to ensure maximization of customer volumes and revenue goals. Proactively address variances due to quality, shipping schedules or container availability.
- Forecast banana and plantain demand for divisional customers by analyzing market trends and sales data. Prepare and manage demand planning models needed for LATAM to drive logistics and supply planning.
- Troubleshoot daily issues related to sales orders, terminal availability, or LATAM supply variances.
- Instrumental in departmental projects designed to drive operational efficiency, cost saving and measures, at request of Lead Product Manager or VP, Ops Services.
INTERNAL RELATIONS
WITH WHOM:
WHAT FOR:
Sales, Distribution, Ports and Latin divisions
Act as a liaison between NA Sales and NA ports and LATAM production entities to ensure supply and communicate NA demand.
Corporate
Request new items set ups, vessel codes, pricing parameters or sales reporting data as needed to analyze the business.
EXTERNAL RELATIONS
WITH WHOM:
WHAT FOR:
Customers and carriers
Sales and distribution matters pertaining to orders.
Growers or third-party warehouses
Host growers’ visits to ports or third part facilities to review product.
Required Skills
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Adapting to change
- Meeting deadlines
- Analyzing information
- Collaboration
- Accurate forecasting
- Clear and concise communication
- Autonomous decision making
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel) and email.
- D365 experience preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule when necessary (nights, weekends, holidays).
- Ability to travel as needed for business meetings
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS: Fully on-site
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Required Experience
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Logistics, or related field or equivalent experience.
2-3 years pf experience in Sales, Distribution, or Logistics
EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
