Supply Chain Manager - Freight Conversion

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain to lead a dynamic team in freight conversion and margin management. This role is pivotal in driving strategic initiatives and fostering relationships across a diverse supplier community. The ideal candidate will thrive in a people-first culture, utilizing strong analytical and negotiation skills to enhance operational efficiency. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to good living and exceptional service, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the supply chain landscape.

Benefits

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership

Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain experience, with 3+ years in management.
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team focused on freight conversions and margin management.
• Collaborate with teams to influence strategy and create SMART goals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's in Business

Bachelor's in Logistics

Tools

Power BI

Transportation Systems

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $86,305.00/Yr. - $126,506.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: [Specify Days], Shift Time: [Specify Time]

Benefits on Day 1

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE, a natural, organic, specialty, and fresh food distributor, is all about "good" and is growing. There's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food, and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Manager of Supply Chain, Freight Conversion will lead a team focused on converting freight and managing margins, overseeing an enterprise-wide supply chain view around managing more collective freight. Responsibilities include strategic planning, ad hoc problem solving, and managing relationships with a diverse supplier community, a growing customer base, and internal departments. All actions should align with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

• Leads a team focused on freight conversions and margin management.
• Collaborates with the Director team to influence department strategy and create yearly SMART goals.
• Translates strategic goals into specific actions and team objectives.
• Maximizes conversion and margin within the KeHE Inbound space.
• Partners with suppliers and internal teams to troubleshoot, streamline processes, and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Creates an environment of trust, teamwork, continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.
• Drives strategic meetings, projects, and improvements with key vendors.
• Provides data-driven insights and actionable feedback to key account teams.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related supply chain experience desired.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating, and setting priorities.

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude

• Strong analytical skills with success in organizing, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets.
• Ability to influence and educate on supply chain and freight activities.
• Skilled in negotiating with suppliers and partners.
• Effective presenter to senior management and executives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship management skills.
• Prioritization skills to impact customer satisfaction and KPIs.
• Experience in food or code-sensitive environments preferred.
• Experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI and transportation systems.

Requisition ID

2025-26484

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category under law. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, and training.