Senior Manager, Logistics Louisville, KY

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Logistics to join the Distribution Team.Overview of the Position:The Distribution and Logistics team is accountable for ensuring supply continuity for the +$7B in critical Yum! Brand food, packaging & equipment components which support 21,000+ restaurants and $20B in revenue across Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Habit Burger and Grill and A&W in the United States.This position will engage with a broad set of teams to plan and ensure execution of logistics &warehousing strategies that assure supply across all Yum! Brands as well as resolve supply disruptions while planning for the future network needs. Responsibility will encompass approximately:• All US based DCs and redistribution points• 25+ Supplier, plant, and/or item specification transitions annually• RSCS’ Restaurant Equipment WarehouseExcellent Benefits! Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, baby bonding leave, vacation, holidays, floating holidays, sick days, retirement plan and much more.Essential Functions:• Daily logistics point of contact with the assigned RSCS cross-functional teams and Brands on resolution ofsupply and customer service issues.• Develop and implement strategic logistics plans for RSCS and all supported brands.• Responsible for analyzing supply chain operations, identifying areas for improvement, and devising strategiesto optimize the movement of goods and materials. This includes determining the most cost-effectivetransportation routes, warehouse locations, and inventory management practices.• Oversee a team of professionals and ensure efficient coordination of activities.• Responsible for budgeting, cost analysis, and cost reduction initiatives within the logistics, distribution,and redistribution departments• Ability to optimize processes, negotiate favorable contracts with suppliers and carriers, and minimize waste,while contributing to the organization's profitability & maintaining high service standards• Key contact with 3PL providers and Distributors transportation group on logistics matters to include problemresolution, communication of RSCS/Yum! Brands initiatives, interpretation and execution of contracts, and otheractivities as needed to service operator’s requirements.• Implement & lead QBR process with all applicable partners.• Exhibit strategic leadership and foresight to support long range logistics optimization & service levelimprovement, while balancing cost• Translate business needs & priorities into actionable logistic & warehousing strategies.• Effectively initiate, manage, and lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects across the distributionnetwork, leverage LEAN, standard work, and visual controls• Define and implement scorecards to drive results and improve fidelity into cost and service factors.• Ability to travel as needed (up to 30%)• Other duties as assigned by management.Required Education, Experience, and Skills:• Bachelor’s degree required. Concentration in Supply Chain is a plus.• Prefer MBA, APICS CPIM certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, and/ or ISM CPSM certification.• Experience in participating in business reviews, distribution partner onboarding and performance management to• 5+years of freight and logistics experience, preferably in the food industry, including leading teams of peopleat high performing final mile distribution companies within the QSR space.• Direct involvement with distributor/customer relationships and building out strategic roadmaps for futureoperations. Ability to identify and understand complex issues, analyze, and compare data, and draw conclusionsas a result of analysis.• High proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.• Prefer Network design software experience (i.e.: Llamasoft or similar)Core Competencies• Problem identification and resolution• Teamwork (cooperation and collaboration)• Excellent written and communications skills• Presentation skills geared at the Executive/C LevelKey Contacts/Interfaces• 3PL and 4PL providers• Distributors and Redistributors• Program Management Teams in Brand Hubs• Commodity Risk Management• Development, Equipment and Solutions• Cross-functional brand groups (Operations, Marketing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Finance)

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