Distribution Manager

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading foodservice and support services company as a Distribution Manager, where you will develop strategic relationships and optimize logistics costs. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a diverse team to enhance supply chain efficiencies. You'll leverage your management experience and financial skills to drive business success and improve distributor service levels. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive and growth-oriented workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of management experience in foodservice distribution or category management.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; significant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic relationships with Distribution Partner’s account team.
• Manage monthly forecast activities and optimize product availability.
• Evaluate service level requirements and maintain distributor scorecards.

Skills

Management Experience

Excel Proficiency

Financial Skills

Communication Skills

Supply Chain Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Significant Related Experience

Tools

Power BI

Bravo Systems

Job description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps, military installations, and more. We operate in all major cities, at remote work sites, and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and over 50 other countries, offering opportunities to learn and grow. Join us now and advance your career!

Imagine working in a place that provides great resources to help you reach your full potential. At Foodbuy, our solutions strengthen supplier relationships, customize offerings, and reduce purchasing and production costs. We offer our passionate employees ongoing growth opportunities. Join us.

Why work with Foodbuy? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We extend our value-driven purchasing service model to external clients through negotiated contracts with manufacturers supporting food, beverage, and facility management suppliers.

Job Summary

If you join us as our Distribution Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop strategic relationships with Distribution Partner’s account team to drive business, identify key initiatives, develop project plans, and manage execution.
• Extract new value from distributor relationships through contract optimization, joint business planning, and partnership activities.
• Manage monthly forecast activities.
• Collaborate with Compliance to optimize product availability and propose the most effective route to market.
• Seek to reduce logistics costs and improve supply chain efficiencies.
• Work with the distribution team to develop and monitor all distributor Business Plans and Quarterly Business reviews.
• Evaluate ongoing service level requirements and maintain distributor scorecards.
• Manage escalation of BuySmart inquiries and work to improve distributor service levels.
• Ensure distributors are current in paying volume allowances.

Think you have what it takes to be our Distribution Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll succeed:

• 2-3 years of management experience in foodservice distribution, category management, or purchasing is strongly preferred. People management experience is encouraged.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; Supply Chain or related field of study is ideal. Significant related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• High proficiency with Excel applications; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Experience with Supply Chain and Bravo systems is preferred.
• Strong financial and forecasting skills.
• Excellent communication skills—professional presentation, interpersonal skills, and the ability to create executive summaries for senior leadership.
• A positive attitude—flexibility, optimism, resourcefulness, and transparency.

Compass Group Canada is committed to fostering a diverse workforce reflective of our communities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other characteristics. We are happy to consider accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.

For accommodation requests, please contact [e-mail].