Senior Distribution Manager

Compass Group North America; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in foodservice and support services is seeking a Distribution Manager to drive business growth through strategic partnerships. This role involves optimizing distributor relationships, managing forecasts, and improving supply chain efficiencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong management experience, exceptional communication skills, and a positive attitude. Join a diverse workforce committed to fostering growth and providing excellent service across various sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of management experience in foodservice distribution.
• Strong experience with Excel and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic relationships with Distribution Partner’s account team.
• Manage monthly forecast activities and logistics costs.

Skills

Management Experience

Strong Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Skills

Forecasting Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Related Field

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, the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

We operate in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps, military installations, and more. Our presence spans all major cities and remote work sites across Canada and in over 50 countries, providing opportunities for learning and growth. Join us to advance your career!

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

Why work with Foodbuy? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, a 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 initiatives, develop project plans, and manage execution.
• Extract value from distributor relationships through contract optimization, joint planning, and partnership activities.
• Manage monthly forecast activities.
• Collaborate with Compliance to optimize product availability and propose effective routes 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 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.

Qualifications

To be successful as our Distribution Manager, you should have:

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

We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, indigenous status, age, disability, or accommodation needs. For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].