regional distribution manager, Northern California/Nevada
About The Position
This is an exciting role working with third-party logistics providers in the Northern California and Nevada markets for Starbucks. The Partner will need to live within a reasonable distance near the Distribution Center’s in the Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno, Reno, or Las Vegas region. The Regional Distribution Manager (RDM) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the distribution centers within their assigned region. This includes overseeing metrics, handling escalations, and leading and developing continuous improvement ideas. The RDM will also assist with annual financial planning and work with cross-functional teams on projects, best practices, and operational opportunities. The RDM is expected to inspire and influence others to achieve results and hold the distribution centers accountable for performance standards as per Starbucks SOPs. They will also serve as the Starbucks point of contact for 3PL providers for service and cost accountability. The RDM is also expected to manage the local FoodShare program with its process and operations with local donation sites and 3PLs.
Requirements
- 10+ 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%
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the distribution centers within the assigned region
- 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 the distribution centers accountable for performance standards as per Starbucks SOPs
- Serve as the Starbucks point of contact for 3PL providers for service and cost accountability
- Liaise with retail ops, distribution field service, and daily relationships with 3PL providers
- Standardize and ensure compliance with Starbucks policies and procedure
- Adheres to established distribution processes to maintain inventory integrity
- Establishes and implements quality and cost improvement initiatives that are supported and sustained by all distribution partners. Contributes to the development of effective cost-saving initiatives.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- basic and supplemental life insurance
- 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 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
- eight paid holidays
- two personal days per year
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
- Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
- incentivized emergency savings
- 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
- access to other educational opportunities
- backup care
- DACA reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
