Supply Chain Manager

Essential Functions

• Assist Top management with all operational functions.
• Assist Research and Development.
• Develop policies and procedures for distribution processes as needed to satisfy Corporate and customer needs.
• Direct Administrative personnel.
• Ensure optimization and compliance with established standards and regulations.
• Demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain good customer rapport.
• Assign work and monitor productivity to ensure high standard of quality, accuracy, efficiency, and housekeeping.
• Manage multiple cost centers.
• Ensure that the timely, accurate and damaged-free handling of finished goods are accomplished while adhering to safety and quality standards (AIB, SQF, JSA).
• Promote safety in work processes and employee performance by supporting company safety programs and following the monthly safety-training schedule.
• Foster a team environment that is action and results oriented.
• Process strong problem identification, resolution, and improvement ability.
• Aid in dealing with employee relation issues that arise in the assigned functional areas.
• Carry out developmental coaching and disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Competencies

• To perform this job successfully, the Distribution Manager must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
• Excellent in all forms of communication.
• Skilled at PowerPoint design and ideation.
• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.
• Good understanding of deployment, freight and carrier management, and customer service/order fulfillment operations.
• Data-driven decision maker with experience leveraging TMS and ERP systems, KPIs, and performance analytics to drive results.
• Proven ability to balance service excellence with cost discipline, operational rigor, and consistent execution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to clearly translate priorities, performance insights, and expectations to cross-functional partners.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in distribution, transportation, logistics leadership position.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or lead role managing supply chain professionals.
• Experience managing transportation operations at scale, preferably within CPG, food, or beverage environments.