Job description

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS
Job Title: DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
Compensation: Depending on Experience
Location: Remote position until further notice

Ready to join a world-renowned internationally-beloved restaurant brand? Din Tai Fung is expanding locations across the US, and with that, we are growing our Supply Chain Team to help support new markets. If you are looking for an opportunity to be a part of a growing organization passionate about connecting people and culture through food, join our team!

ABOUT US:
Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or steamed soup dumplings, each made by hand with our “Golden Ratio” of 18 folds. Originally founded in Taiwan as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has become world-renowned for its quality, standardization, and service, and currently has over 170 locations worldwide, including 13 US locations in California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada

ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Distribution Manager will be responsible for overseeing the performance of Din Tai Fung’s external distribution centers and logistics throughout the network. As part of a Supply Chain team, the Distribution Manager will play a key role in executing our overall goal of ensuring that stores receive high-quality products that meet internal specifications, are delivered on-time and accurately, and are charged at the right price.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manage and monitor inventory levels at broad-line distribution centers to ensure a consistent supply of products for our restaurants
• Host regular business reviews with our distribution partners to review service levels, align future planning, and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• On-board and standardize new distribution centers to support future markets and growth
• Act as an intermediary between distribution centers and suppliers to help facilitate speedy resolution to any shortages or delays on inbound purchase orders
• Establish the most efficient and competitive route-to-market for both existing and new markets
• Implement and manage systems for tracking distribution KPI’s, including order fill rate, on-time delivery, damages, and quality related issues
• Collaborate with the procurement team to manage supplier contracts and validate distributor invoice pricing accuracy
• Provide proactive communication to internal teams around out-of-stocks, substitutions, price changes, or updates to produce specifications
• Provide detailed volume forecasts to distributors to proactively account for changes in demand due to seasonality, menu changes and new restaurant openings. Streamline distribution operations with our Partners in the Northwest territories
• Support the logistics and distribution of DTF’s internal manufacturing operation to help optimize transportation efficiency and reduce freight costs. Partner with the sourcing team to identify and negotiate direct sourcing opportunities

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTION MANAGER:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
3-5 years experience in food service distribution
Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office suite. Experience using third party supply chain technology platforms is preferred.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills, experience managing relationships with a network of external vendors
Project Management Experience Is Preferred
Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Key Competencies: Peer Relationships, Listening, Ethics and Values, Business Acumen, Drive For Results, Developing Direct Reports and Others, Priority Setting, Building Effective Teams, Organizational Agility, Delegation

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

SALARY FOR DISTRIBUTION MANAGER: Dependent on Experience

LOCATION: Remote position until further notice. The Din Tai Fung USA Corporate Office is located in Arcadia, CA.

BENEFITS FOR DISTRIBUTION MANAGER:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Din Tai Fung provides 80% employer contribution for individuals and 50% employer contribution for eligible dependents toward medical insurance plans for all eligible employees.
• 401k Plan with company match
• Wellness & Health Reimbursements
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!

Din Tai Fung is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative. Potential applicants may be required to submit to a background check and drug test as part of the employment process. Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally. Offer contingent on criminal background check.Work remote temporarily due to COVID-19.

Job Type: Full-time

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