Manager, Distribution Jobs

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

The Distribution Manager supports the warehousing team by managing the relationships, transactions, invoice payment service/quality expectations and audit requirements for 3rd party warehouses.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Financial analysis, development of reporting standards and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) communication that provides visibility and guidance for on-site tactical operations team and business stakeholders.
• Provide strategic and executional leadership to the distribution team and distribution centers, including cost saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface with production and demand planning to determine the Distribution needs to support all customers’ service levels. Assess and provide guidance on product flow, inventory levels, and rotation for cooler, freezer and ambient products.
• Negotiate cold storage rates and contractual terms in partnership with corporate Management for our distribution service provider relationships.
• Work cross-functionally with Divisional Supply Chain (Distribution, Transport, Demand Planning, Production Planning) on implementing strategies and ensuring standard service levels are achieved.
• Develop, review and manage the Distribution P&L for internal and external warehouses, including quarterly business review of the various warehouse operations.
• Provide high levels of customer satisfaction by driving continuous improvement, root cause analysis and risk mitigation.

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have The Following Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial concepts related to project evaluation, budget plans, financial forecasting, return on investment and cost accounting.
• 2-5+ years working with or within a Third-Party Distribution/Operations model required.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in supply chain management, planning, process improvement, with an emphasis on a background in cold chain industry.

We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With:

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.
• Flexible work arrangements to allow for a healthy work-life balance
• Up to 30% travel.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
• Comfort with core principles and designs related to Supply Chain-specific Information Technology systems (SAP, WMS/TMS systems, etc.).
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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