Vending Manager

Sodexo•Hillsborough, NC

About The Position

Your future is InReach! Sodexo is seeking a Vending Manager for InReach located in Hillsborough, North Carolina Join our mission to transform the convenience industry by putting people first and obsessing about extraordinary food and drinks. We just can’t bear the thought of being boring. We like to have fun and be a bit quirky. We work in a buzzword-free zone. We look for what’s new, what’s next, and what the future holds…we invite you to be part of our exciting future. Valid Drivers License is required. With InReach, you get to be a hero to clients and guests every day. We’re all about phenomenal service and technology that fosters everyone’s trust. Our culture is to do the right thing – always. We are a diverse group, and we are all about inclusion, wellness, sustainability and supporting local partners. Reducing single-use plastics, feeding the hungry, responsible sourcing, community assistance, and using products and ingredients with a lower carbon footprint – it’s all part of who we are, and it’s embedded in our daily actions. What You'll Do Assist in driver check in and check out and order preparation Assist warehouse personnel in receiving deliveries and picking and issuing products to vending routes Monitor daily meter and inventory accountability activity at machine level, and inventory accountability at truck level Train route drivers in using handheld scanners, making minor machine repairs, following security procedures with respect to money and inventory, as well as other defined training programs Perform route driver duties when necessary Conduct ride-along's with drivers to ensure compliance with Company procedures and policies Inspect trucks to monitor their cleanliness, compliance to truck plan-o-grams, safety and mechanical condition Inspect vending machines for compliance to plan-o-grams, proper inventory levels, cleanliness and product freshness Assist in development or modifications of route schedules Collaborate with other departments to improve business processes and efficiencies Champions a safety-focused work environment to reduce/eliminate work-related accidents and injuries Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws Responsibilities include interviewing, coaching and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; assessing skills; rewarding or recommending disciplinary actions for employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues; escalate matters appropriately to Branch Manage

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree, preferred
3 or more years of relevant route experience
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
An effective communicator and collaborator, with passion for developing talent
Must be able to demonstrate urgency and problem-solving skills, and a dedication to customer service
Ability to work with database inventory management software, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Mechanical skills and ability to operate manual and industrial equipment such as a pallet jacks and forklifts
Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs. and able to perform work in outside weather conditions
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in the service industry

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in driver check in and check out and order preparation
Assist warehouse personnel in receiving deliveries and picking and issuing products to vending routes
Monitor daily meter and inventory accountability activity at machine level, and inventory accountability at truck level
Train route drivers in using handheld scanners, making minor machine repairs, following security procedures with respect to money and inventory, as well as other defined training programs
Perform route driver duties when necessary
Conduct ride-along's with drivers to ensure compliance with Company procedures and policies
Inspect trucks to monitor their cleanliness, compliance to truck plan-o-grams, safety and mechanical condition
Inspect vending machines for compliance to plan-o-grams, proper inventory levels, cleanliness and product freshness
Assist in development or modifications of route schedules
Collaborate with other departments to improve business processes and efficiencies
Champions a safety-focused work environment to reduce/eliminate work-related accidents and injuries
Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, coaching and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; assessing skills; rewarding or recommending disciplinary actions for employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues; escalate matters appropriately to Branch Manage