regional distribution manager, Coffeehouse Development
About The Position
The Regional Distribution Manager, Coffeehouse Development, manages the day-to-day operations of distribution centers in an assigned region and works with third-party logistics providers across the United States. The role oversees performance metrics, handles escalations, and leads continuous improvement efforts. It also contributes to annual financial planning and collaborates with cross-functional teams on projects, best practices, and operational opportunities. The manager inspires and influences others, holds distribution centers accountable to Starbucks standard operating procedures, and serves as Starbucks’ point of contact for 3PL providers on service and cost accountability. The partner must live within a reasonable distance of the distribution centers in the Perris, California, and Chicago, Illinois, areas. The role requires nationwide travel as needed, up to 75%, and is onsite four days a week.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in retail distribution center management.
- Logistics service provider experience.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships with external partners.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle escalations.
- Ability to travel nationwide as needed, up to 75%.
- Must live within a reasonable distance of the distribution centers in the Perris, California, and Chicago, Illinois, areas.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Coffeehouse Development distribution centers.
- Oversee metrics and handle escalations.
- Lead and develop continuous improvement ideas.
- Assist with annual financial planning for the distribution centers.
- Work with cross-functional teams on projects, best practices, and operational opportunities.
- Inspire and influence others to achieve results.
- Hold distribution centers accountable for performance standards in accordance with Starbucks SOPs.
- Serve as Starbucks’ point of contact for 3PL providers for service and cost accountability.
- Liaise with planning and distribution field service and maintain daily relationships with 3PL providers.
- Standardize and ensure compliance with Starbucks policies and procedures.
- Adhere to established distribution processes to maintain inventory integrity.
- Establish and implement quality and cost improvement initiatives supported and sustained by distribution partners, and contribute to effective cost-saving initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family expansion reimbursement.
- Paid vacation from date of hire.
- Sick time accrued at one hour for every 25 hours worked.
- Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
- Eligible partners may participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
- Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
- Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
- 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
- Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
- Backup care and DACA reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
