Manager, Field Distribution

At Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC), we are more than just a supply chain services provider-we're the strategic sourcing partner behind one of the world's most recognized brands: Subway®. As a member-owned organization, we are driven by our commitment to serve the franchisees who own and operate Subway® restaurants across North America, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Headquartered in Miami, FL, we were founded in 1996 with a mission to help franchisees be more profitable and competitive by delivering exceptional value through supply chain solutions, contract negotiation, technology initiatives, and industry expertise.

At IPC, you'll find a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal growth, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance. Whether you're a seasoned supply chain professional or just beginning your career journey, IPC offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact

IPC is seeking a highly motivated Manager, Field Distribution to provide leadership to 3rd Party distributor partnerships (strategic and operational) and is the conduit with Subway Business Development & Market Operations in order to provide world class supply chain performance for Subway restaurants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below are required to be successful in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Leads all aspects of the distribution relationship for one or more 3rd Party Food Service Distributors.
• Develop Distributor relationships (strategic & operational) that deliver world class supply chain service for Subway Restaurants.
• Develop distribution options for all markets that create competition for the benefit of our members.
• Manage and execute the contracting process for distribution services with assigned distributors. This includes the coordinating of the bidding process, negotiating the contract details, driving savings into the contract via CI and communicating the contract status to local SUBWAY® personnel.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Subway® Business Developers and Subway Market Operations' leadership in order to drive quality, service, and profitability for Subway® Franchisees.
• Drive a continuous improvement (CI) mindset, internally and externally, that delivers an ongoing pipeline of initiatives that achieve quality, service, and profitability goals.
• Monitor the Distributor's compliance to the IPC Contract in all areas, including Subway
• Gold Standards, the IPC Operations Manual, and pricing agreements.
• Research and develop network opportunities within distribution footprint.
• Maintain responsibility for all work that creates continuity and contingent distribution options within given territory, assuring continuous last mile distribution.
• Recommend and manage transitions from existing distributors to new acquiring distributors.
• Conduct periodic Site Inspections of select Distribution centers, as well as coordinate satisfaction surveys.
• Lead annual business reviews with distribution centers and their applicable business partners/agents.
• Requires a working knowledge of strategic initiatives such as Promotions, Services, Automation and Transformation.
• Champion key national roles in areas such as service, quality, CI, and Subway relationships.
• All duties as reasonably assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effectively communicate at a professional level with multi-level distribution center(s) and their representatives.
• Ability to analyze data to identify inconsistencies and identify resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Certificate of competencies via LinkedIn, or equivalent, in Excel and OneNote
• Ability to lead change and manage projects effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of multiple organizations.
• Self-motivated, goal orientated, quality driven, and capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Knowledge of warehouse and transportation basics as well as a working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of sourcing and inventory management data and tools.

Competencies

• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm while maintaining humble professionalism
• Customer Focus: Building strong franchisee experience through customer and vendor relationships that delivers franchisee-centric solutions
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments, acts with a clear sense of ownership, takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures
• Team Player: Engaging in internal and external partnerships that are beneficial for all parties.
• Resourceful: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while gaining trust and support of others
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers a clear message in a variety of communication settings, attentively listens to others and adjusts their own style
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of supply chain management experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of variety of computer software applications (e.g. Microsoft Suite, BI tools, etc.) as well as working knowledge of ERP, WMS, TMS.

Leadership Responsibility

No

Travel

Travel 15-20%. Does not require international travel.

Occasionally, local travel within driving distance, and overnight domestic travel may be required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly sitting for long periods of time. Compliant with the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This is a full-time position. Standard office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST. This position may require additional work hours outside these work hours, including weekends to complete job requirements.

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