Distribution Manager

Kahala Management LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 many 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! The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in foodservice with extensive customer service and analytical skills. The candidate must also be proficient in Excel and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This position is currently based on a hybrid work schedule.

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

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
Manage 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
Write notifications for LTOs, new items, price changes
Work directly with operations support teams and hold conference calls when necessary
Assist franchisees, suppliers and DCs with product recovery
Request and manage freight quotes