What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Specialist Supply Chain position at Steak n Shake?
Primary and Ongoing Accountabilities
- Manages relationships with distributors and all external parties that supply products or service to the Steak N Shake system.
- Monitors new product launches, LTO’s pricing communications and for both seasonal and forecasting on supplies.
- Holds weekly meetings with distribution centers and communicates to the system changes in delivery, service and product availability.
- Manages phase out of any replacement product through distribution network.
- Ensures ongoing, continuous uninterrupted product supply to the restaurants.
- Interacts with Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Op’s support services, Marketing, Finance, and restaurants.
- Works in the Arrowstream system to monitor distribution centers inventory, safety stock levels, obsolescence and alerts management of potential exposure.
- Works with 4PL freight companies to expedite and ensure supply to the system.
- Works independently with minimal supervision. Drives projects and maintains high sense of urgency on identified projects, goals and any potential risk to supply.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Key Relationships
- Supply Chain Team
- Suppliers
- Field Team
- Senior Leadership Team
- Support Center Employees
Competencies
- Accountability
- Analytical
- Business Acumen
- Communication
- Continuous Learning
- Critical Evaluation
- Execution Excellence & Reliability
- Ethical Practice
- Flexibility / Open Mindedness
- Innovation
- Presentation Skills
- Strong Relationship Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Required Education and Experience
- Business or Supply Chain Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Project management experience
- 5-8 years of experience in MS Office suite.
- 5-8 years of experience with supply chain within restaurant industry.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Knowledge of supply chain software program, Arrowstream
