Steak n Shake

Compensation

Full Description

Steak n Shake’s Sr. Director Distribution & Logistics of Retail Division understands the company vision and mission and within that framework plays a critical role in overseeing and managing Distributors, Freight Vendors, products and services to Retailers purchasing retail products under the Steak n Shake and The Beef Tallow Company brands. Department: Supply Chain FLSA: Exempt Directreports: N/A Reports to: Vice President of Supply Chain - this role will be remote with preference for locations based near SNS locations. Travel up to 30% of time. Primary and On-Going Accountabilities: • Oversees and manages daily activities and supports key relationships with retail customers and third party retail and redistribution partners, freight carriers and all external parties that supply products or services. • Ensures ongoing continuous uninterrupted product supply to distribution centers and retailers. • Ensures compliance and fulfilment of all Steak n Shake and The Beef Tallow Company approved products. • Works closely with system supply chain team to monitor and manage inventory flow to maintain optimal stock levels while avoiding obsolete inventory. • Utilize data-driven insights to monitor key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, transportation costs, and warehouse productivity. • Works with internal teams to identify and present cost optimizing projects and meet defined goals. • Interacts with Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Finance, and retail customers and senior executive leadership. • Works closely with Vice President to maintain contingency plans to mitigate risks, such as supply chain disruptions or emergencies. • Ensure business continuity through proactive planning and rapid response to challenges. • Works independently with minimal supervision. Drives projects and maintains high sense of urgency on identified projects, goals and any potential risk to distribution or any impact to retailer. • Return all emails and voice mails timely as required. • Deals with interruptions and successfully manages multiple projects and tasks consistently. • Maintains behaviors and actions consistent with the company’s values and standards. • Continuously looking for ways to increase professional development. • Works additional hours as needed and responds to issues or risk of supply with high level of urgency. • Regular and punctual attendance, which includes working normal business hours that support the companies needs. • Performs other related duties as required and assigned. • Hybrid role and Travels as required, 30% of the time. REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s or MBA Degree or equivalent work experience. • 10-12 years of experience in MS Office suite. • 10-12 years of experience with retail supply chain or associated industry. PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Master’s Degree in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain. • 10-12 years of supply chain experience in a retail environment. • MS Access experience. • Knowledge of supply chain software program, Arrowstream COMPETENCIES • Accountability • Analytical • Business Acumen • Communication • Continuous Learning • Critical Evaluation • Execution Excellence & Reliability • Ethical Practice • Flexibility / Open Mindedness • Innovation • Leadership • Presentation Skills • Strong Relationship Management • Strategic Thinking • Teamwork & Collaboration