Meat Distribution Manager

Talpa Supermercados•Stone Mountain, GA

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Distribution Manager for Service Meat Distributors (SMD) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of meat procurement, processing coordination, pricing execution, and distribution to Talpa Supermercados stores. This role is critical to ensuring product availability, cost control, and operational efficiency within SMD’s processing and distribution environment. The Manager will support margin optimization by closely managing yields, cost per pound, and shrink, while ensuring alignment between production output and store demand.

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience in meat processing, distribution, or retail grocery operations
Strong understanding of meat cutting, yields, and production processes
Experience in inventory management and cost control
Knowledge of USDA, OSHA, and food safety regulations
Strong analytical skills (Excel, ERP systems preferred)
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume meat processing or commissary environments
Experience supporting multi-unit retail operations
Experience in Hispanic/ethnic retail markets

Responsibilities

Support demand forecasting based on store orders, sales trends, and promotional activity
Coordinate with processing teams to align production volumes with forecasted demand
Monitor daily production output and adjust distribution plans accordingly
Participate in weekly planning meetings with Operations and Store Leadership
Monitor cost per pound, yields, and trim loss across processing operations
Identify opportunities to improve yield and reduce waste during cutting and processing
Support execution of pricing strategies based on cost fluctuations and commodity trends
Assist in evaluating margin performance across meat categories
Execute purchasing orders for raw meat products in alignment with approved vendors
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery
Track pricing trends and communicate market changes to leadership
Support vendor performance tracking (quality, consistency, pricing)
Oversee daily operations within SMD, including receiving, processing, packaging, and distribution
Ensure timely and accurate product delivery to all store locations
Maintain proper inventory levels of raw and processed products
Enforce compliance with USDA, OSHA, and food safety regulations
Ensure proper cold chain management and handling procedures
Monitor inventory levels across raw materials and finished goods
Implement controls to reduce spoilage, shrink, and product loss
Track product rotation (FIFO) and shelf-life compliance
Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies
Track and report key performance indicators, including: Cost per pound, Yield percentages, Shrink/waste, Inventory turnover
Provide operational insights and recommendations to leadership
Support cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
Supervise and support team members within SMD operations
Partner closely with Store Operations (demand alignment), Finance (cost and margin tracking), and Procurement (vendor coordination)
Support new store openings and increased production capacity needs