Dessert Holdings · 16 hours ago
Senior Manager, 3PL Operations & Strategy
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expDessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world, known for crafting artisanal, scratch-made desserts. They are seeking a Senior Manager, 3PL Operations & Strategy to oversee the design and improvement of third-party warehouse systems and operations, focusing on performance and compliance with company standards.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Manage third-party storage facilities across the Dessert Holdings network, including budget and cost management and vendor selection and performance
Responsible for delivering outstanding customer service to our customers
Manage inventory levels and aging at each warehouse location to minimize obsolescence
Leverage supply chain modeling and decision support to optimize supply chain design, resulting in the highest possible service levels with the lowest possible cost
Manage strategic and day-to-day relationships with business partners and customer supply chains
Generate, optimize and develop innovative, cost-effective systems and processes that enable growth and supply chain efficiency
Measure and track performance through the use of scorecards and KPI’s for cost, quality, and service
Collaborate with vendors and external service providers to identify and evaluate opportunities for supply chain efficiency
Influence and develop cross functional team members - setting goals for key initiatives acting as both leader and team member
Report monthly on freight audit and cost tracking
Manage pallet rental programs for Dessert Holdings
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration
7+ years of experience including supply chain leadership with progressive operating and strategic experience
Experience in logistics planning, network design, and GTM planning via customer networks
Prior experience in fast-paced food/consumer products with frozen goods experience
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including ability to influence cross-functionally
Direct experience with leading RFP/RFQ, network analysis, negotiation, and vendor selection in the U.S. and Canada
Knowledge and familiarity with ERP systems, WMS, and advanced planning tools and systems
Ability to travel occasionally to customer/supplier locations throughout North America
Preferred
Continuing education including certifications such as APICS, PMO, etc
Company
Dessert Holdings
Dessert is manufacturer of high-quality frozen desserts for retail and foodservice customer.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Lapadat
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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