**Time Type:**

Full time

**Remote Type:**

**Job Family Group:**

Corporate Operations

**Job Description Summary:**

The Senior Manager, Distribution Execution is responsible for supporting company distribution activities across the markets. The corporate role is responsible for anchoring the BBG Operational Excellence Program for distribution in all facilities; working to build a culture of reliable execution and continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, customer service, operating cost, and regulatory compliance. This position works directly with site leadership focusing on delivery execution, key activities include train and implement best practices, own/ manage standard operating procedures, lead process change, benchmarking, develop training materials, and lead technology implementations.

**Job Description:**

**Job Responsibilities:**

+ **Alignment and Strategy**

+ Gain alignment with sites on distribution areas of focus.

+ Ensure Market Operations and Corporate Operations/Warehouse on strategies and distribution excellence are in place across the enterprise.

+ **Training and Development**

+ Lead the development and implementation of distribution materials for the entire company.

+ Support development and training of site distribution leadership

+ Act as the principal trainer for the comprehensive driver observation and coaching program in the market. Assisting local markets’ Supervisors of Distribution Excellence and ensuring the program is being followed.

+ **Operational Excellence and Performance**

+ Confirm and be a key part of the overall operational excellence across the enterprise by identifying KPI’s. establishing targets, benchmarking performance, and working with all sites to close performance gaps in distribution.

+ Partner with Operations Analytics to develop reporting that drives distribution excellence.

+ Continuously update and communicate distribution standard operating procedure.

+ **Technology and Safety**

+ Act as Subject matter expert for dispatching, invoicing, reporting and compliance systems.

+ Support the implementation of all new proof of delivery technology and ensure existing technologies are utilized properly to drive maximum value capture.

+ Maintain a safety-first work environment (DOT compliance, DQ files, safety training, and preferred job methods).

+ Preserve a quality and customer service focus assuring our customers receive accurate orders, damage free and in a timely manner.

+ **Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience

+ Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in distribution, project management, and/or corporate leadership roles

+ Comprehensive business process and systems knowledge of delivery dispatching system, GPS tracking, driver safety, camera systems, fleet maintenance programs

+ Proven analytical and systems data diving skills.

+ Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and implement best practices.

+ Ability to communicate the results of analysis clearly and concisely in both verbal and in written form.

+ Data gathering skills, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including the ability to link business process improvements to KPIs.

+ Experience in change management specifically in implementing and influencing change.

+ Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software

+ Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines

+ Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills

+ Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

+ Travel approximately **50-75%** of the time

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ 15 years of progressive experience within distribution

+ Experience leading talent development in a diverse organization.

+ Project Management Certification

+ Extensive experience with routing/dispatching, vehicle video and telematics, proof of delivery and electronic invoicing systems

**Physical Requirements:**

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone

+ The ability to lift 45-65 lbs, as needed during training

+ Must talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a vehicle and tech device

+ Squatting and/or bending to perform various duties as assigned

**Competencies:**

+ Requires conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications, where sufficient information may not be available

_This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description._

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