Distribution Manager

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Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of productivity through on-the-job training, measurement and follow-up. 
• Perform weekly inventory counts to ensure adequate product supply; order product from selected vendors as needed.   
• Monitor daily distribution of all products, including accurate records of all transactions, purchase orders, packing slips, restaurant invoices, debit/credit memos, and inventory count. 
• Partner with transportation team to drive supply chain cost reduction opportunities/solutions. 
• Drive productivity standards by analyzing metrics surrounding key performance indicators.  Recommend/implement ways to improve performance. 
• Function as a key member on the QCC Leadership Team, maintaining positive culture/teamwork in leading and demonstrating Papa John’s Core values while ensuring daily business and customer service objectives are achieved. 
• Manage departmental budget, including all metric performance and payroll 
• Manage the overall leadership in safety awareness and performance in the department and throughout the QCC. 
• Effectively manage labor through planning, scheduling, and assessment of operational needs.   
• Maintain an organized, efficient and sanitary warehouse and loading dock area to exceed PJFS quality standards. 
• Manage & develop distribution team by conducting regularly scheduled meetings, timely performance reviews and effectively resolving performance issues. 
• Act as liaison with In-Bound Transportation Manager to resolve problems with delivery, order accuracy, supply, invoicing and rejections of in-bound freight. 
• Lead and participate in system wide cross-functional teams and taskforces. 
• Establish department goals and objectives in alignment with PJ Food Service QCC and Company goals. 
• Ensure compliance with PJFS Safety standards, Sanitation and HACCP policies & procedures, federal, state and local regulations (OSHA, FDA, DOL) and all Papa John’s International, Inc., policies & procedures.