Supply Chain Distribution Manager - North Central
Current- Manage a targeted distribution geography (North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa) by providing customer service and problem-solving resources to Aramark's U.S. food and facilities operations in the areas of supplier / product needs and distributor service levels.- Complete owner of internal Vendor Portal for Distribution Team. - Leads the management of this system and collaborates with DODs- Project Management lead that will develop, update and communicate plans to the team with a goal of continued improvement of efficiencies.- Distributor contract negotiation and added value projects with timelines.- Local Stocking Agreement process and follow up with Vendors.- Expansion of compliance focus for all distributors.- Build, develop, and participate in formal business reviews with key distribution partners.- Build relationships with sourcing team to enhance productivity.- Manage the distributor scorecard – focus on KPI improvement.- Update playbooks and items on Supply Chain Website.- Support the onboarding and development of CO-Op.- Continue to support the Directors of Distribution with coverage as required.- Communicate new Aramark Profit Center openings for food and facilities locations.- Supports the implementation and compliance of Specified Product Programs through Aramark's preferred distributor network.- Supports ordering platform implementation and collaborates on the product / supplier exception request process.- Serves as member of Product Recall QA, Strike, and Emergency Response teams.- Distribution Liaison for internal departments and external suppliers/stakeholders.- Establishes and maintains effective communications and business relationships with customers.Supply Chain, Employee Engagement - Supplier and Site Visits Committee, Team Lead Aramark Young Professionals (AYP) - 40U40 Chair, Planning Committee