Regional Distribution Manager – Supply Chain

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 78.000 - 112.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dairy Queen seeks a senior supply chain leader to manage the distributor network, ensuring reliable supply and optimized costs across the U.S. region.

The role partners with franchisees, operators, and internal teams to drive growth and efficiency while mitigating risks in the distribution network. The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in supply chain or store operations, experience in foodservice distribution, and strong leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and improve

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of supply chain/store operations experience.
• Foodservice distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to distributors and markets ~15 days per quarter.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Aufgaben

• Lead Dairy Queen’s distributor network to ensure reliable product supply.
• Drive profitable growth across product categories in the U.S. region.
• Provide strategic guidance and resolve distribution and supply chain challenges.
• Manage distributor performance, including fill rates and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with franchisees, operators, and internal stakeholders.
• Review inventory movement and lead times.

Kenntnisse

Distributor performance management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

B.A. or B.S. in Business

Tools

Arrowstream

Warehouse Management Systems

Jobbeschreibung

• Lead Dairy Queen’s network of authorized distributors to ensure consistent, competitive, and reliable supply of approved products, ingredients, and packaging
• Drive profitable growth across product categories in the assigned U.S. region
• Serve as primary supply chain leader for franchisees, operators, distributors, and internal stakeholders
• Provide strategic guidance, operational support, and resolution of complex distribution and supply chain challenges
• Manage and continuously improve distributor performance, including fill rates, perfect orders, on‑time delivery, approved product distribution, and SKU rationalization
• Identify supply chain savings and growth opportunities
• Conduct annual distribution reviews and manage relationships with distribution center account executives and senior staff
• Communicate supply chain strategies and programs to franchisees and ADQ operations
• Develop implementation plans for new product introductions and Limited Time Offers
• Review warehouse operations, inventory management, product quality, and service levels
• Recommend policy and procedure changes and develop corrective action plans
• Assist Quality Assurance in enforcing the ADQ Distribution Quality Assurance program and policies
• Use and develop advanced reporting solutions from Arrowstream and other systems
• Coordinate with the assigned Franchisee Support Analyst
• Build inter‑company and cross‑functional relationships to achieve company goals
• Direct contract renewals and RFPs
• Review inventory movement, proprietary items, inventory turns, and lead times
• Review and control expedited freight costs
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for inventory loss or write‑offs
• Develop and communicate product planning obligations and ensure distributor accountability
• Monitor and provide weekly audit reports of unapproved products
• Work with Product Development and FSQR to approve and track costs for distributor-branded items
• Drive distributor performance through regular metric reviews and continuous improvement
• Manage new product/LTO introductions, inventory, and service levels
• Participate in planning and executing the annual Supply Chain Summit
• Assist credit managers with collection of distributor accounts receivable
• Advise Purchasing Managers on warehouse and product situations

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree in business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of prior supply chain and/or store operations experience
• Foodservice distribution experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of the Foodservice Industry and Supply Chain Management
• Ability to travel to distributors and distributors’ markets an average of 15 days per quarter
• Ability to drive an automobile for operator and distributor visits
• Ability to sit in a vehicle for up to 8 hours per day
• Strong ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Demonstrated team leadership and cross‑department liaison abilities
• Ability to drive process improvements
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in a deadline‑driven environment
• Ability to identify problems, gather relevant information, and offer realistic solutions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional service orientation
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management and Foodservice Distribution, with a strong focus on distributor performance, inventory management, and strategic operational support. Proven ability to drive process improvements and collaborate effectively across teams to achieve organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Foodservice Distribution Experience
• Distributor Performance Management
• Inventory Management
• Team Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Supply Chain Strategy
• Operational Support
• Inventory Control
• Distribution Performance Metrics
• Product Planning
• Cost Analysis
• RFP Management
• Quality Assurance
• Reporting Solutions
• Process Improvement

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Service Orientation

Industry Keywords

• Foodservice Industry
• Distribution Center Management
• SKU Rationalization
• Franchise Operations
• Contract Renewals

Tools & Technologies

• Arrowstream
• Warehouse Management Systems