Distribution Manager

Kahala Brands, Ltd.; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kahala Brands, Ltd. in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Distribution Manager to join the headquarters team. The role focuses on distribution liaison, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision making to optimize franchise distribution networks.

Ideal candidates will have advanced Excel skills, strong analytics, and experience in foodservice. The position supports hybrid work arrangements and requires coordinating with franchisees, suppliers and DCs.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Word, Power Point and Microsoft Office skills.
• Full service or QSR experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent judgement in identifying and escalating issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as distribution liaison to franchisees, brand teams, area developers, purchasing and suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Project Management and Purchasing.
• Manage daily distribution opportunities with foodservice distributors and suppliers.
• Generate reporting and analyzes usage, pricing, depletion and compliance.
• Monitors and maintains order guides and special order guides for brands/DCs.
• Executes accurate and on time Limited Time Offers with foodservice distributors.
• Supports Purchasing during supplier transitions and new item launches.
• Coordinates foodservice distribution services for new locations in new markets.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Foodservice experience

Project management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

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Distribution Manager

Full Time Manager Corporate Headquarters, Scottsdale, AZ, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1242

Kahala Brands, a globally recognized leader in quick-service restaurant franchising located in beautiful Scottsdale Arizona, currently has an opportunity for a Distribution Manager to join the headquarters team. Kahala franchisees and partners operate a portfolio of many quick-service restaurant brands including Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, TacoTime and Baja Fresh, among others, in over 20 countries around the world.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in foodservice with extensive customer service and analytical skills. The candidate must also be proficient in Excel and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This position is currently based on a hybrid work schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Distribution liaison to franchisees, brand teams, Area Developers, Purchasing and suppliers
• Collaborates with cross functional teams including, Research and Development, Project Management and Purchasing
• Manages and resolves daily distribution opportunities with foodservice distributors and suppliers
• Generates reporting and analyzes usage, pricing, depletion and compliance
• Monitors and maintains order guides and special order guides for brands/DCs
• Executes accurate and on time Limited Time Offers with foodservice distributors
• Supports Purchasing during supplier transitions and new item launches
• Coordinates foodservice distribution services for new locations in new markets
• Participates in distributor business reviews and supplier meetings
• Manage discontinued and LTO inventory clean up
• Works with DCs to manage slow moving and deadstock items
• Supports distribution consolidations and transitions
• Manages Quality Control issues with franchisees, distributors and suppliers
• Write notifications for LTOs, new items, price changes
• Work directly with operations support teams and hold conference calls when necessary
• Assist franchisees, suppliers and DCs with product recovery
• Request and manage freight quotes

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to excel in high pressure situations and a fast-paced work environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment with a customer focused approach
• Enthusiastic and service-minded

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Excel skills
• Word, Power Point and Microsoft Office skills
• Full service or QSR experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent judgement in identifying and escalating issues

Benefits (Subject to Change):

• 401(k) matching, including Roth options
• 3 Medical insurance plans
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (10 holidays, 3 weeks PTO)