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McLane Company, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Program Manager

Carrollton, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

McLane Company, Inc. is a leader in the distribution industry, seeking a Program Manager to manage supply disruptions and ensure adequate inventory for promotional products. The role includes communication with various stakeholders, monitoring inventory, and providing supply chain expertise to support chain promotional efforts.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work with chain on promotions and menu changes. Ensure information provided is accurate and sufficient to support the planned activity

Identify and discuss potential risks and issues. Review and monitor new item and/or new vendor set up requests for reasonableness and accuracy of data

Analyze and load promotional forecast data into purchasing system. Work with concept to address concerns with the forecast or promotional inventory build. Provide solutions to meet tight deadlines

Purchase or monitor the purchase of all items across all divisions in support of chain promotional efforts. Monitor the build-up and sell-through of inventory to ensure against inventory obsolescence

Work with suppliers to address fulfillment issues and raise concerns related to product supply chain issues such as packaging or handling requirements. Elevate issues to management and/or concept purchasing as required to ensure supply and product integrity

Communicate to all affected parties the timing and special circumstances associated with promotions, new items, item replacements, limited time offers, toy items etc. Interactions will include Chain personnel, Franchisees, Distribution Centers, Pricing, Logistics, Accounting, IT and others

Coordinate and monitor auto-shipments, restrictions or allocations to support chain or manage tight supplies

Work with C.O.M. Team to ensure accuracy of customer order guides

Provide supply chain expertise. Participate in chain and/or concept purchasing group conference calls and business reviews, conferences, summits, etc

Determine franchise- and store-level participation in promotions and special product offerings. Obtain documentation and maintain compliance with AIP requests

Work with chain or brand customers/franchisees to address slow-moving and obsolete inventory

Work with chain to ensure shelf-life matrices are constructed in a manner that allows efficient purchasing and minimizes spoilage

Understand McLane Foodservice and chain quality/food safety requirements as they relate to inbound freight, product storage and recalls/withdrawals. Work with chain QA, DC and other parties to help resolve issues with inbound or received product

Responsible for billing and collection of funds due resulting from inventory transfers, storage fees, product recalls, vendor shipping errors etc

Manage special projects related to chains, inventory or other business needs involving supply chain

Qualification

Purchasing experienceAnalytical skillsFoodservice industry experienceComputer literacyCommunication skillsOrganizedProblem solverDetailedTeamwork oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Have 3 years purchasing experience in a high volume, high inventory turn environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated analytical skills with strong attention to detail

Balanced judgment and prioritization skills when confronted with competing objectives

Strong computer literacy with demonstrated ability in working with spreadsheets

Prior foodservice industry experience in procurement, operations or sales

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards

Preferred

Teamwork oriented

Organized

Problem solver

Detailed

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off begins day one.

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement program

Company

McLane Company, Inc.

Glassdoor3.2

McLane Company, Inc.

Founded in 1894

Temple, Texas, US

10001+ employees

http://www.mclaneco.com

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