Requisition ID: 210235

Posting Locations: Little Rock

Pay Range: $83,000.00 - $110,500.00, depending on experience

Rate Frequency: Salaried

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Job Overview

The Manager Area Distribution II is accountable for the delivery and merchandising of company products to customers within a Market Unit which may include multiple distribution centers. The Manager Area Distribution II provides coaching, teaching, training, and leadership to the Delivery Supervisors to achieve optimal efficiencies while maintaining proper levels of customer service. The Manager Area Distribution II works closely with the Sr. Director of Retail Sales and Area Sales Managers across multiple Retail Sales Areas to ensure programs and initiatives are fully executed. This position will also collaborate with Warehouse Managers to ensure all products are loaded properly for delivery and review check-in and check-out procedures of the delivery organization. The Manager Area Distribution II has a keen sense of safety practices, superior customer service, quality of the product in the field, and development of their respective teams. The annual volume is between 6.0M and 10.0M cases.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manages Key Business Indicators to measure performance against company goals including the completion of delivering and serving our customers daily
Monitors Operational Expenses and ensures that the teams are achieving budget in all areas on a monthly and yearly basis guided in a direction to achieve our companies goal of consistently generating strong cash flow
Ensures Internal Control metrics and processes are reviewed and in compliance on a monthly/yearly basis
Monitors the execution of the RED (Right Execution Daily) process to improve the market execution of the Delivery Supervisor team
Directs, leads, and motivates a team of Delivery Supervisors to deliver results by communicating company goals and deadlines; engaging and developing teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training
Implementing continuous improvement methods while maintaining budgeted staffing levels and customer focus and embodying company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership
Promotes and fosters a safety culture built to ensure safety for all employees within the facility. Participates in monthly safety meetings within the facility
Oversees total compliance with all regulations as it relates to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Ensures service is at its best in the market for customers, provides training and compliance of product rotation and merchandising standards, and ensures execution by the distribution teams
Leads collaboration with all functions within a facility to ensure that all departments work together to execute all company programs and lead all departments with a One Team concept. Facilitates sharing and learning of best practices within the facility and around the company

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Minimum 7-10 years with CCCI or equivalent in the beverage distribution industry
Minimum 3-5 years of knowledge of CCCI business practices applicable to the role, 5-7 years of management experience preferred
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate initiatives into actions, align all functions
Processes and systems for execution, and set performance objectives for the team
Proven experience in change management and ability to communicate strategy and vision
Ability to create a culture of accountability and at the same time, access talent and build bench strength within their department.
Must be able to exhibit financial acumen as this role is responsible for budgeting and obtaining monthly and yearly financial goals
Ability to lead by example through Servant Leadership to their teams and others
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and SAP
Must be able to lift and merchandise products up to 75 pounds, repeatedly and multiple times a day, and proficiently use material handling units (i.e. hand cart, CooLift, Pallet Jacks)

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Knowledge acquired through 5 to up to 7 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor degree (4 years)
Business Management and Logistics or relevant experience
Valid Driver License preferred Class A CDL

Work Environment

Work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status..