Manager, Supply Chain Logistics
Supply Chain Logistics Manager will be responsible for implementing and managing the adoption of an AI based Freight Optimization program designed to automate various components of our Freight RFP processes.
The Manager, Supply Chain Logistics is responsible for conducting Freight RFP's to ensure competitive freight pricing on our inbound loads of product to our DC's, resolving delivery or capacity issues for inbound loads to our DC's, sourcing and vetting potential transportation providers, minimizing risks associated with freight claims or financial stability of our carriers, identification and development of logistics strategies, continually improving all logistics efforts, and capturing any freight savings associated with the management of our freight program.
This position will also assist with expediting product into markets affected by natural disasters or extreme swings in sales patterns.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement and manage AI reporting to predict freight market trends pertaining to pricing and capacity in the industry
Perform IT Project Management functions for the implementation of a new Freight RFP application
Manage the data flow from the new RFP application into Inspire Brands Accounting and Pricing systems
Work with the application vendor to customize the application to provide required functionality for Inspire Brands
Develop data models for evaluation of freight scenarios
Produce detailed reports for Accounting and Finance related to freight savings, projected receipts and accruals, and projected annual savings for budgets
Utilize analytics to identify inbound transportation opportunities and efficiencies
Analyze optimal method of transport for products (i.e. redistribution, truckload, LTL, multi-stop) and projected cost savings
Manage the freight program
Handle day to day communications between carriers / suppliers / distributors to ensure that service level expectations are being met
Verify additional fees like damages, detention, and expedited loads
Capture and record freight savings that the Inbound Logistics program generates
Work with the Supply Chain team to determine how freight savings is captured and remitted to Inspire Brands and / or our operators
Relationship development with 3PL's and other freight companies
Working with our distribution partners to ensure logistics strategies set forth can be met
Collaborate with Purchasing and brand specific teams to execute menu launches, supplier changes, and product deletions and help maintain accurate, updated freight pricing for all brands
Help facilitate transfers and expedite loads to maintain inventory levels at the DC's and prevent restaurants from being shorted product
Participate on cross-functional teams to drive the decision-making process around strategic supply chain initiatives.
Work with Supply Chain team to create useful reports enabling accurate and informed decisions
Provide freight market updates to the Supply Chain Team once every 2 months throughout the year
This helps keep the group updated on how the current freight market may affect pricing, import fees and service levels and what to expect in the months to come
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Required : Bachelor's Degree
Engineering, Analytics or related field
5 years of experience or advanced course work in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or other relevant Field
Industry experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, analytics or Foodservice Distribution
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Experience in Supply Chain Management
Experience in AI and Data Analytics
Restaurant / Food Service experience preferred
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.
We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink and gather around the table.
We know that food is much more than a staple it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose : to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
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