Friday, April 9, 2010

Looking for Distribution Logistics Coordinator

The Melting Pot Restaurants Franchise Support Center, based in Tampa, Fla., is seeking a Distribution Logistics Coordinator to add to its Purchasing and Distributions team.

If you meet the qualifications below, please forward your cover letter and resume to Ric Benyo --- rbenyo@meltingpot.com.

SUMMARY:
The Distribution Logistics Coordinator is responsible for a diverse array of logistical aspects related to the supply chain. This includes transportation from the producers/ manufacturers to the restaurants. As well, this job encompasses analyses for usage volumes for all products, drayage costs, compliance with approved brands and distributors and providing reports to various levels of management, outsourced resources and end users on an as needed basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Produces usage reports. Included within this responsibility is the ability to utilize Microsoft Excel software functions at an advanced level.

• Provide primary level contact with franchisee/distribution community on order guide maintenance and distributor operation interaction with restaurant staff including but not limited to incident problem solving and delegation of vendor issues to the buyer of record.

• Coordinate with out-sourced resources to maintain order guide audit function.

• Provide support to TMPRI buyers with details on expiring contracts and the documentation for renewed agreements on file with DMA.

• Tracks and accrues product and distributor rebates.

• Directs product roll out to all distributors servicing Melting Pot restaurants.

• Serve as primary contact with franchisees to coordinate purchasing and distribution related issues.

• Provides all levels of management with needed reports.

• Provide recommendation on relationship development with strategic distribution partners.

• Travel to restaurant locations, vendors, distributors and industry shows as needed.

• Assists with annual events and meetings as required and/or assigned.

• Other related duties as needed.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Reports to work on time each day.

• Dresses according to company policy.

• Keeps immediate supervisor informed of all business matters pertaining to all areas of responsibility. Takes prompt action to resolve problems or barriers and suggest alternative solutions or actions when necessary.

• Performs all duties in a timely, effective, and proficient manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the expected results of the position responsibilities.

• Maintains favorable business relationships with peers, field staff, vendors, and other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate.

• Demonstrates effective project management, communication, and follow-up skills at all times.

• Performs other duties and special projects as required that affect the Melting Pot concept.

• Maintains strict confidentiality with information or knowledge considered sensitive or confidential in nature.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• No supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform all job responsibilities and accountabilities. The items listed in the Distribution Logistics Coordinator job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum high school graduate; college degree preferred. Professional certification / education in restaurant or logistics related field is highly desired and recommended. Advanced course work curriculum or experience will be accepted in lieu of certification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Additional or secondary / primary languages are encouraged. Ability to write, analyze, and evaluate operating reports, manuals, internal & external business correspondence, and use e-mail, computer skills. Present information in an organized and accurate, clear, concise format to an audience consisting of members with variable skill sets and authority levels.

MATHEMATICAL & REASONING ABILITIES:
Calculate figures & amounts. Add, subtract, multiply, divide, statistics, and some advanced math may be required. Understand percentages and projections. Ability to define problems, collect data/information to draw conclusions and make sound training & business decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Typing, working at a computer monitor for long periods, standing, bending, crawling, using hands to grasp, stoop, reach overhead, sit, walk, maintain fast pace for 9-12 hours at a time. Lift small, medium, large objects up to 25 lbs. lift up to 15 lbs., on a regular basis. Must use senses: taste, smell, sound, sight. Stamina to work 50+ hours each week, more if needed with occasional weekend work in addition to regularly scheduled office hours. Be able to work a variety of shifts or varying schedule and / or hours as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The Distribution Logistics Coordinator will be exposed to moderate to high noise levels in an office environment 98+% of the time. Less than 2% of the time will be spent in a restaurant environment with possible extreme heat and or wet, dry, humid conditions. Gas, electric, and other cooking equipment or utensils. Sharp objects, cutters, and knives. Hot water, cold water, cleaning chemicals. Possible harmful fumes or other airborne particles.

TRAVEL:
Travel should be expected within the United States. International travel is a remote possibility. A valid passport is required. All travel is on an as needed basis. Being able to travel with little or no notice is required.

If qualified, email Ric Benyo with a cover letter and resume --- rbenyo@meltingpot.com.

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