08 22 2024

Franchise Distribution Manager - Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB
Supply chain managers collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to forecast demand, anticipate customer needs, and develop accurate demand plans. Demand planning involves analyzing historical data, market trends, and customer feedback to determine appropriate inventory levels and production schedules.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

Communicate with suppliers, distributors and Chester’s field team on product launches, promotions, limited time offerings
Monitor the supply chain and communicate any delays or issues with distribution.
Create & communicate solutions to supply chain issues
Maintain & communicate distributor compliance scores & service levels.
Create new product codes, GTIN, 1WorldSync, Barcodes for distributors.
Review inventory at 3rd party supplier (Kinexo) vs distribution purchases through Arrowstream reporting.
Report distribution center purchases vs. distribution center sales
Track new product implementation
Distribution center item code set up in CRM

THE QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING
Required

Working knowledge of Arrowstream, 3^rd party suppliers, 1WorldSync, CRM Database.
Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must.
Proven experience in business analytics.
Excellent communication skills and willingness to have challenging conversations with all levels of the organization.
Excellent presentation skills.
Must be willing to travel 15-25% of the time to distribution centers and customers.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, distribution or 2+ years’ experience in supply chain management.

WHAT CHESTER’S WILL OFFER:

Salary: Competitive compensation and incentive compensation for some positions. Car allowance for those positions that require a lot of windshield time.
Health & Wellness: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision benefits starting the first of the month following first day of employment.
Financial Wellness: 401(k) plan with company match.
Work/Life Balance: 10 Paid Holidays + Unlimited Paid Time Off (with some limitations the first 2 years) + Hybrid / Remote Work
Security: Company paid Life, Accident & short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Other Perks: Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program, and MORE!

*This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business and is not all-inclusive