Papa Johns · 13 hours ago
Senior Manager, Logistics & Inventory Planning
HQ_Louisville
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelPapa John's is a leading pizza delivery company, and they are seeking a Senior Manager, Logistics & Inventory Planning to oversee the end-to-end management of inventory and logistics operations. This role involves analyzing operational needs, partnering with cross-functional teams, and enhancing profitability through efficient inventory management and logistics cost reductions.
Restaurants
Responsibilities
Manage Inventory Planning Team to 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
Support new product/monthly promotional offer roll-outs working with cross-functional internal and external teams made up of Procurement, Program Management, Marketing, Corporate Operations, Ops Training, Support Services, R&D/QA, Vendors and Distribution Centers
Identify and manage to minimize obsolete/surplus inventories
Work closely in partnership with Procurement, Warehouse Operations, IT, Suppliers, Organizational Leaders and more to resolve obstacles as they arise and develop process improvement plans
Improve PJFS' profitability through inventory management, logistics cost reductions, cost avoidances, and process improvements on a cross-functional basis
Support QCC warehouse operations through various process improvement and other projects as they arise
Oversee inbound transportation team managing 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
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers
Qualification
Required
Oversee the end-to-end management of inventory and logistics operations
Ensure continuous product availability for restaurant distribution
Analyze and forecast operational needs
Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product and promotional launches
Minimize obsolete or surplus inventory
Manage Inventory Planning Team to 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
Support new product/monthly promotional offer roll-outs working with cross-functional internal and external teams
Identify and manage to minimize obsolete/surplus inventories
Work closely in partnership with Procurement, Warehouse Operations, IT, Suppliers, Organizational Leaders and more to resolve obstacles
Develop process improvement plans
Improve profitability through inventory management, logistics cost reductions, cost avoidances, and process improvements
Support warehouse operations through various process improvement and other projects
Oversee inbound transportation team managing freight movement generated by Transportation Management Software (TMS)
Troubleshoot/resolve issues with overdue pickups and/or deliveries
Monitor freight movement generated by Transportation Management Software (TMS)
Scrutinize system planned freight movement to ensure cost-effective and timely pickup and delivery
Use track and trace analysis results to respond to questions or requests 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
Negotiate carrier rates for optimal savings for the inbound network
Manage and participate in accessorial, budget, and carrier performance reviews
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers
Company
Papa Johns
Papa Johns seeks people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and share our philosophy for success.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ricky Warman
CEO
Rob Lynch
President and CEO
Recent News
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