Regional Supply Chain Manager
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Wyoming
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are
thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story
to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact
you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our
table for you...This position requires someone to live in the
footprint of either our South, Atlantic or Midwest region.Position
Summary:Provides effective, consistent servant leadership to the
Regional Gordon Food Service (GFS) Replenishment and Inventory
team. Leads, builds and develops a team who leads the day to day
inbound replenishment and inventory activities for GFS US
Distribution Centers. Responsible for managing all replenishment,
vendor/item validation and maintenance processes and drives
continuous improvement for right sizing inventory for US
Distribution. Collaborates with internal functional disciplines to
ensure high levels of service (in stock %) to our customers as well
as optimization of inventory and minimizing product loss. Develops
and implements best practices and continuous improvement projects
resulting in greater efficiency and effectiveness. Responsible for
personnel hiring/development/succession planning for future needs,
goal setting to drive higher performance, and monitoring/meeting
budget requirements.People Leader Competencies: Leading:
- Facilitating Change
- Communicating with Impact
- Continuously LearningLiving the Culture:
- Serving Others
- Creating a Culture of Trust
- Creating an Inclusive EnvironmentThinking & Decision Making:
- Building Business Acumen
- Making Decisions
- Ensuring Customer SatisfactionProducing Results:
- Influencing for Organizational Impact
- Executing Through Others
- CoachingEssential Functions:
- Develops the vision for the team as well as implements standard
practices for inventory management.
- Refines and executes strategies to drive efficiencies in
network solutions related to divisional liquidation management,
slot management, discontinued inventory, recycle inventory, out of
stock, and overall service profile to our customers.
- Represents Gordon Food Service regional replenishment planners
and inventory specialists in collaboration across multiple
departments and projects.
- Implements new distribution points within the GFS network for
broadline distribution.
- Initiates changes designed to improve control and efficiency of
replenishment planners and inventory specialists.
- Develops and establishes metrics for measurement of team
performance, recognize accomplishments, set targets for
improvement, and communicate the key objectives and goals.
- Collaborates with the Supply Chain Planning Leadership teams on
a regular basis regarding capacity planning, marketing
intelligence, seasonal planning, etc.
- Ensures relevant data and analytics are provided to regional
merchandising managers to assist in category management decisions
and to maximize overall slot profitability.
- Build and maintain a strong supplier/customer base with
positive relationships. This also includes development and
maintenance of relationships with potential back-up suppliers.
- Interact with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Sales
organizations to review forecast for product demand, as well as
with Operations to not only support inbound requirements, but also
to optimize inventory levels/costs and freight efficiencies.
- Define, plan, and execute projects (other than product
development projects) to improve the existing business and set the
stage for future growth.
- Primarily responsible for the development of project schedules,
assigning key tasks and recruiting cross functional teams to
execute the tasks and hold regular update meetings to ensure
projects stay on track.
- Represents the regional Replenishment and Inventory Teams in
choosing and upgrading software. Ensures that teams adhere to the
GFS logistics applications, processes, and techniques.
- Manages the budget for the Regional Replenishment and Inventory
Teams
- Assists in hedging and forward buy opportunities relating to
inventory management.
- Interviews, hires, trains and retains staff. Conducts
performance reviews for direct reports, initiating follow through
with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human
Resources.
- Provides ongoing training and development for supervisors.
- May perform the duties of those they supervise when needed.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the
field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature
and attending related conferences, seminars, etc. Maintains peer
relationships in the field to share issues and ideas.
- Adheres to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable
practices of the organization.
- Promote a positive image and develop strong professional
networking connections to the benefit of Gordon Food Service.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge / Skills /
Abilities:
- Supply Chain Management - knowledge of principles and methods
for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative
costs and benefits.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office - especially
Excel, as well as Google platform. Must be extremely organized,
analytical and possess highly developed written/oral communication,
management, training and interpersonal skills.
- Vision - ability to determine what the impact of future events
will be and how to respond in a timely manner.
- Human Relations - ability to work in teams, interact with
others across departments/roles, develop relationships, etc.
- Administration and Management - knowledge of business and
management principles involved in strategic planning, resource
allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique,
production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Business Acumen - intuitive and applicable understanding of the
financial, profitability and cash drivers, external environment,
and the "big picture" of the business to enable good, quick
business decisions.
- Self Management - self directed with ability to deal with
distraction, repetition, prioritization, fluctuations in workload,
ambiguity, etc.
- Mathematical - knowledge of basic math (addition, subtraction,
multiply, divide and percentages).
- Communication - superior written, verbal, organizational and
communication skills.
- Time Management - ability to multitask, prioritize, and execute
efficient work processes.
- Customer Service - knowledge of principles and processes for
providing customer service. This includes customer needs
assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation
of customer satisfaction.
- Problem Solver - ability to problem solve and develop solutions
to a variety of complex problems by comparing, classifying,
innovating, analyzing, coordinating, copying, etc. May refer to
established precedents and policies.
- Bachelor Degree - Supply Chain Mgt., Business, or
MarketingEquipment / Tools / Technology:
- Extensive knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing,
presentation, e-mail, google applications
- Extensive knowledge of supply chain software and business
analytic reporting tools required
- Normal office equipment, fax, copier, pc/laptop, printerBE PART
OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO
US!Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that
their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To
demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any
candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a
letter of support from their management if they are selected for
the interview process.Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity
employer.All qualified applicants and employees will receive
consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of
employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a
protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with
disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit
your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation
Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is
reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a
disability.All Gordon Food Service locations are
tobacco-free.Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug
tests all employees.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Kentwood , Regional Supply Chain Manager, Professions , Wyoming, Michigan
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