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Director of Distribution
Albertsons - Irvine, CA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Director of Distribution at Albertsons Companies is a strategic leadership role responsible for optimizing supply chain processes across various functions within the distribution center. This position focuses on compliance, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring efficient product flow and fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners to align distribution strategies with corporate objectives.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, replenishment, finance, and customer service, to ensure alignment and optimize supply chain performance.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Create programs, train, prepare, and keep teams ready for internal/external inspections.
- Lead and drive compliance for the Food Safety Modernization Act and Sanitary Food Transportation Act (FSMA/SFTA).
- Streamline distribution processes through lean methodology to reduce costs and improve service levels.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors to enhance distribution capabilities.
- Develop and implement distribution strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
- Communicate with store and division office associates regarding operational issues and impact on them.
- Promote a culture of safety and ensure adherence to safety protocols within distribution operations.
- Utilize data analytics to monitor distribution performance metrics and drive informed decision-making.
- Provide VP/GM operational updates and exchange ideas for improvement in operations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing distribution team, promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience in distribution management, supply chain operations, or logistics.
- Working knowledge of retail food store operations preferred.
- Strong analytical ability to handle organizational/technical duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities.
- Technical and analytical skills including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Warehouse Management systems.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with wholesale procedures preferably with the Company.
- Ability to represent the Company's interests in negotiations with outside professionals and consultants.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $131,200 to $183,640 annually, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
- Hybrid work environment between remote work and office time.
