Sr. Director Distribution & Logistics - Retail Division

Primary and On-Going Accountabilities

• Oversees and manages daily activities and supports key relationships with retail customers and third party retail and redistribution partners, freight carriers and all external parties that supply products or services.
• Ensures ongoing continuous uninterrupted product supply to distribution centers and retailers.
• Ensures compliance and fulfilment of all Steak n Shake and The Beef Tallow Company approved products.
• Works closely with system supply chain team to monitor and manage inventory flow to maintain optimal stock levels while avoiding obsolete inventory.
• Utilizes data-driven insights to monitor key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, transportation costs, and warehouse productivity.
• Works with internal teams to identify and present cost optimizing projects and meet defined goals.
• Interacts with Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Finance, and retail customers and senior executive leadership.
• Works closely with Vice President to maintain contingency plans to mitigate risks, such as supply chain disruptions or emergencies.
• Ensures business continuity through proactive planning and rapid response to challenges.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Drives projects and maintains high sense of urgency on identified projects, goals and any potential risk to distribution or any impact to retailer.
• Returns all emails and voice mails timely as required.
• Deals with interruptions and successfully manages multiple projects and tasks consistently.
• Maintains behaviors and actions consistent with the company’s values and standards.
• Continuously looks for ways to increase professional development.
• Works additional hours as needed and responds to issues or risk of supply with high level of urgency.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or MBA Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10-12 years of experience in MS Office suite.
• 10-12 years of experience with retail supply chain or associated industry.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain.
• 10-12 years of supply chain experience in a retail environment.
• MS Access experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain software program, Arrowstream.