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Job Summary
The Senior Manager Logistics & Inventory Planning is responsible for overseeing the management of inventory purchase orders from our QCCs, which consists of forecasting, ordering, analyzing, and tracking all products distributed by our QCCs. This position also oversees the logistical planning and assignment of inbound freight.
Duties and Responsibilities(other duties as assigned)
Oversee support to inbound transportation team to manage freight movement generated by Transportation Management Software (TMS) and troubleshoot/resolve issues with overdue pickups and/or deliveries.
Monitor freight movement generated by Transportation Management Software (TMS), scrutinize system planned freight movement carefully to ensure the most cost-effective and timely pickup and delivery of loads.
Use track and trace analysis results on overdue pickups and/or deliveries to respond to questions or requests from managers, buyers, and facilities regarding collect shipments.
Ensure expedited loads are set up and tracked.
Ensure loads are tracked over the weekend in accordance to the on-call schedule.
Negotiates carrier rates for optimal savings for the inbound network.
Manages and participates in accessorial, budget, and carrier performance reviews.
Support Inbound Transportation department as needed.
Forecast, order, analyze and track all inventory products distributed by assigned distribution centers.
Monitor inventory levels to ensure continuous availability for distribution to the end user - restaurants.
Analyze and forecast operating needs.
Manage new product/monthly promotional offer roll-outs working with cross-functional internal and external teams made up of Marketing, Corporate Operations, Ops Training, Support Services, R&D/QA, Vendors and Distribution Centers.
Identify and manage to minimize obsolete/surplus inventories.
Improve PJFS' profitability through logistical cost reductions, cost avoidances, and process improvements on a cross-functional basis.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.
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