DSD Receiving/Pricing Manager at HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP INC

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Budget Management, Vendor Management, Inventory Control, Logistics Coordination, Negotiation, Retail Pricing, Communication, Time Management, Detail Oriented, Basic Computer Skills, ROI Measurement

Industry

Retail

Description

Description HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP, INC. DSD Coordinator Department: Distribution Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Store Manager Grade/Level: High School or Equivalent Amount of Travel Required: 10% Work Schedule: Positions Supervised: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm None POSITION SUMMARY Manage all aspects of the DSD channel in our stores. Interface with the promotional manager and the convenience coordinator and drive sales and margins in the convenience and conventional chains. Responsible for the entire process through the supply chain. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Grow contribution to net profit via sales or margin increases in specific vendor by vendor categories. Manage costs and retails internally and through IT to retail for all lines. Move a designated number of vendors to the backdoor receiving system each year. Schedule and monitor air or surface pickup, delivery, or distribution of products or materials. Create a communication vehicle to inform the retail outlets of key initiatives. Measure ROI on significant promotional activity. Respond to customers' or shippers' questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution. Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets and equipment, and order testing, Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, Examine products or materials to estimate quantities or weight and type of container required for storage or transport. Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services. Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated. Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customer regulations. Prepare and manage departmental budgets. Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, reports, and operations, maintenance, and safety manuals. Arrange for necessary shipping documentation, and contact customs officials to effect release of shipments. Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers’ accounts. Evaluate freight costs and the inventory costs associated with transit times to ensure that costs are appropriate. Participate in setting transportation and service rates. Track and trace goods while they are in route to their destinations, expediting orders when necessary. Arrange for storage facilities when required. Develop and implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design. Evaluate locations for new warehouses and distribution networks to determine their potential usefulness. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly. Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative. Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Education High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Experience No experience necessary SKILLS & ABILITIES Computer Skills Basic Skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Abilities Lift /Carry Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less O (Occasionally) Walk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally) Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable) Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Climb N (Not Applicable) Crawl N (Not Applicable) Squat or Kneel N (Not Applicable) Bend O (Occasionally) Push / Pull 12 lbs or less O (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable) N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Prepared by : ____________________________ Date: _______________________________ Approval Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________ Approval: ___________________________________ Approval: ___________________________________ The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy. Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the DSD channel to drive sales and margins across convenience and conventional chains. Oversee the entire supply chain process, including receiving, distribution, and vendor coordination.