Vice President, Operations Jobs

The Vice President of Operations (VPO) will have complete responsibility and oversight for the assigned distribution center. 

The VPO will serve as the leader of operations for the facility. The primary purpose of this position is to provide distribution, transportation, logistics and supply chain management leadership and strategy resulting in outstanding customer service leading to profitable franchisee sales and growth of the Dunkin brand. This executive will be a dynamic supply chain leader, with exceptional team building, hands-on capabilities, and strategic skills.

1. Manage the distribution, transportation and logistics needs of the Dunkin system, including but not limited to the movement of food, beverage, packaging, equipment, new products, obsolete inventory management and procurement.
2. Develop and manage annual operational budgets.
3. Manage and maintain excellent relationships with the Dunkin system supplier and distributor communities within the region.
4. Develop and manage the implementation of annual and long-term goals for the facility.
5. Build positive relationships with all constituents, including the NDCP Senior Management, Franchisees, various Franchisee Organizations and Company Operations.
6. Develop and implement ongoing staff performance and career development programs.
7. Ensure that the supply chain strategies are aligned and supportive of the Dunkin System overall business plan(s).
8. Identify and implement an effective distribution network.

1. A sitting Vice President of Distribution or Logistics or top supply chain leader (preferred) in a significant enterprise of $500 million to 2 billion in supply chain spend. 
2. Minimum of 12 years of line experience and a strong familiarity with the quick service restaurant industry and food safety management systems.
3. A distribution leader in food and packaging commodities that may include oversight for both transportation, warehousing and leadership development.
4. Formal responsibility for budget management with full profit and loss accountability for an operating budget of at least $15 million.
5. Solid experience in foodservice distribution management is required, including a detailed understanding of operating environments.
6. Co-op experience is preferred.