Opelika Branch Manager

The Pepi Family/Team....

For almost 40 years, the Pepi Companies is and has been a family-owned corporation dedicated to its employees and valued customers.  Operating in 5 Southeast US states -  Georgia, Florida, Alabama and now Mississippi and Louisiana, we are committed to providing a great place to work - part of our family - while offering custom solutions to the convenience market through great people, excellent service, and great tasting products. While our core values remain unchanged, our company is continuously expanding to meet our employees ever changing challenges for growth and flexibility. Core values of SERVE OTHERS, DO IT RGHT, and BE THE BEST are more than just a banner on the wall - it is how we live.

Come join the Pepi family.  Find your place and your future here.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the branch team, including one territory manager and all route drivers, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and alignment with Pepi’s core values.
• Collaborate with the Director of Delivery to implement branch-level strategies that support company-wide goals for micro-market and vending machine operations.
• Conduct regular meetings with the territory manager and route drivers to review performance metrics, safety standards, and delivery schedules, ensuring effective communication and execution.
• Act as a client-facing representative for the branch, maintaining strong relationships with local accounts to enhance retention and satisfaction.
• Oversee branch inventory, ordering, and general warehouse management, ensuring adequate stock levels for micro-markets and vending machines while minimizing waste and costs.
• Manage delivery and logistics operations, coordinating with the territory manager to optimize route efficiency and ensure timely servicing of all units.
• Utilize analytics to monitor branch profitability, analyzing data on delivery performance, inventory turnover, and sales to drive operational improvements.
• Implement planograms for vending machines and micro-markets, optimizing product placement to maximize sales and meet customer preferences at the branch level.
• Learn and utilize internal software systems to manage inventory, track delivery schedules, and oversee branch operations effectively.

Compliance

• Maintain a clean driving record and enforce the same standard among route drivers, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies.
• Oversee safety training and protocols for warehouse and delivery staff, ensuring adherence to OSHA standards and food safety regulations.
• Ensure all branch operations, including warehousing and delivery, meet Pepi’s “Gold Standard” for quality, timeliness, and customer service excellence.

Your opportunity/benefits...

• Great Working Environment with emphasis on teamwork and great communication.
• Great hours - Day to Evening work schedule - occasional weekend work
• Pay Range of $1,200 - $1,500 salary - Incentive Package to include ASAP (Attendance, safety, attitude, and performance) bonus potential
• Benefits -  Health, Dental, Life, Vacation, PTO, Holidays,
• Great company to learn and grow with.

Job Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in a similar role may substitute for formal education.

Experience: 

• 3-5 years of management experience in delivery, logistics, or operations 
• Proven experience in vending machine and micro-market operations, including planogramming and account retention, is highly desirable. 
• Demonstrated client-facing experience with a track record of maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Competency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, PowerBI, and other applications. Ability to quickly learn additional internal software as needed.

Salary : $1,200 - $1,500