Job description
Kahala Brands, a globally recognized leader in quick-service restaurant franchising located in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, currently has an opportunity for a Distribution Manager to join the headquarters team. Kahala franchisees and partners operate a portfolio of over 28 quick-service restaurant brands including Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, TacoTime and Baja Fresh, among others, in over 20 countries around the world.
YOU SHOULD WORK FOR KAHALA!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Distribution liaison to franchisees, brand teams, Area Developers, Purchasing and suppliers
- Collaborates with cross functional teams including, Research and Development, Project Management and Purchasing
- Manages and resolves daily distribution opportunities with foodservice distributors and suppliers
- Generates reporting and analyzes usage, pricing, depletion and compliance
- Monitors and maintains order guides and special order guides for brands/DCs
- Executes accurate and on time Limited Time Offers with foodservice distributors
- Supports Purchasing during supplier transitions and new item launches
- Coordinates foodservice distribution services for new locations in new markets
- Participates in distributor business reviews and supplier meetings
- Manages discontinued and LTO inventory clean up
- Works with DCs to manage slow moving and deadstock items
- Supports distribution consolidations and transitions
- Manages Quality Control issues with franchisees, distributors and suppliers
- Writes notifications for LTOs, new items, price changes
- Works directly with operations support teams and holds conference calls when necessary
- Assists franchisees, suppliers and DCs with product recovery
- Request and manages freight quotes
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Ability to excel in high pressure situations and a fast-paced work environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment with a customer focused approach
- Enthusiastic and service-minded
REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced Excel skills
- Word, Power Point and Microsoft Office skills
- Full service or QSR experience
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent judgement in identifying and escalating issues
- Food service distribution experience
KAHALA BRANDS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WHO EMBRACES DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
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Benefits:
- 401(k) matching, including Roth options
- 3 Medical insurance plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (10 holidays, 3 weeks PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
- Wellness programs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85258: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary requirements for this role?
- How did you hear about us? If you were referred by an employee please list their name here.
Experience:
- Food Service Distribution: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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