Sr. Manager Distribution & Logistics Retail Supply Chain Team

Sr. Manager Distribution & Logistics Retail Supply Chain Team

Reports to Sr. Director of Distribution & Logistics Retail Division

Essential Functions

·       Establishes and maintains relationships with Retail Steak n Shake and The Beef Tallow Company distributor network and all external parties that supply products or services to the Consumer Retail outlets.

·       Supports new product launches, Retail products, promotions for in store, pricing communications and for both seasonal and forecasting on all supplies and our service.

·       Works in the Arrowstream system to monitor third party distribution centers and suppliers inventory, safety stock levels, obsolescence, price discrepancy and alerts management of potential exposure.

·       Supports Sr. Director in the design and implementation methods to gather and manage supply chain data.

·       Proactively ensures ongoing, continuous uninterrupted product supply to the retail outlets.

·       Works additional hours as needed and responds to urgent communications, issues or risk of supply with high level of urgency.

·       Reviews and analyzes data to identify areas in the supply chain for continuous improvement. 

·       Works independently with minimal supervision. Drives projects and maintains a high sense of urgency on identified projects, goals and any potential risk to supply.

·       Return all emails and voice mails timely as required.

·       Maintains behaviors and actions consistent with the company’s values and standards.

·       Continuously looking for ways to increase professional development.

·       Regular and punctual attendance, which includes working normal business hours that support the restaurant’s needs.

·       Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

·       Travel as required, 10% of the time

Competency

 Accountability

 Analytical

 Communication

 Continuous Learning

 Critical Evaluation

 Execution Excellence & Reliability

 Ethical Practice

 Flexibility / Open Mindedness

 Innovation

 Strategic Thinking

 Teamwork & Collaboration

 
 Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

 Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. CST to 5:00 p.m. CST with lunch break during normal business hours approximately 12:00 p.m. CST – 1:00p.m. CST

Required Education and Experience

• Business or Supply Chain and or Logistics Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Retail Distribution experience required.
• 5-8 years of experience in MS Office suite.
• 5-8 years of experience with the supply chain within foodservice, restaurant and retail industry.  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Supply chain and or Logistics Degree
• Knowledge of supply chain software program, Arrowstream.
• Consumer-related retail software

 Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 Relationships/Contacts:

Interact daily with all members of the Supply Chain Team. Frequent interactions with suppliers, National Sales leadership for retail, field senior leadership team, finance team and other Support Center employees.