• Torrance, California
• Food
• $170-200K
• Full Time regular employee
•  M-F 8:00 - 17:00
•  New

Job Description

【Position】
Vice President of Distribution

【Summary】
An Asian food manufacturer is seeking a Vice President of Distribution. The Vice President of Distribution is a key executive role responsible for overseeing and expanding the food distribution operations of the Company across the United States and Canada. This individual will have ultimate accountability for the profit and loss (P&L) of the distribution sector, leading strategic planning, and ensuring operational excellence to support all customers and franchisees in both countries. The company offers yearly bonuses and a range of perks, including 100% employer-paid insurance and 401k match!

【Essential Duties】
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance distribution efficiency and expand service coverage to all franchisees in the US and Canada.
- P&L Management: Oversee financial management of distribution operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring profitability.
- International Import Operations: Management of Import operations.
- Operations Oversight: Ensure operational activities are executed efficiently and align with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
- Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop the distribution team to achieve business and performance goals.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders, particularly Supply Chain, within the company to align distribution strategies with overall corporate objectives.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve distribution processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Customer Satisfaction: Ensure high service levels that meet the needs of franchisees and enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Expansion Planning: Identify and develop opportunities for expanding distribution services to new markets and regions within the US and Canada.
- Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators for distribution operations to assess effectiveness and implement improvements.
- Risk Management: Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks in the distribution network to ensure continuity of operations.
- Safety First: Ensure that all Operational activities protect the integrity of the Food Supply Chain and the Health & Safety of our teams.
- Inventory Control: Oversee the management of inventory levels to ensure optimal stock at all times, reducing waste and ensuring the availability of key ingredients necessary for production. Implement and monitor effective inventory management systems to track stock movement, forecast needs, and prepare for demand fluctuations.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the reliable procurement of high-quality ingredients and materials and collaborate with suppliers to address any issues in the supply chain, ensuring continuity of supply.
- Sustainability: Lead the operation’s efforts to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner. This includes reducing the environmental impact of warehousing and distribution processes, implementing waste reduction measures, and overseeing initiatives to achieve sustainability targets such as reducing energy consumption and minimizing water usage.

【Working Hours, Working style】
M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM

【Working Location】
Torrance, CA

【Salary, Benefit】
$170-200K
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Voluntary Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Annual Bonus (Discretionary)

【Holidays】
Saturday, Sunday
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays

【Qualifications】
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. An MBA or equivalent advance degree is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in a senior Food Distribution role with specific experience in Food Import.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and plan multiple steps ahead.
- Proven Leader: Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing large-scale operations efficiently.
- Results-Oriented: Strong focus on achieving business and performance goals.
- Excellent Communicator: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Adaptable and Resilient: Capable of managing complexity and uncertainty in a dynamic business environment.
- Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel 25-30% including international and domestic travel.
-  Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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