Hybrid Area Distribution Manager

at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited

• Job title: Area Distribution Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $73,000 - $100,000 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New Bern, United States

About the role

• Manager Area Distribution I overseeing delivery and merchandising of Coca-Cola products across multiple distribution centers. Leading teams and ensuring customer service excellence while adhering to safety practices.

Responsibilities

• The Manager Area Distribution I is accountable for the delivery and merchandising of company products to customers within a Market Unit which may include multiple distribution centers.
• Provides coaching, teaching, training, and leadership to the Delivery Supervisors to achieve optimal efficiencies while maintaining proper levels of customer service.
• Works closely with the Sr. Director of Retail Sales and Area Sales Managers across multiple Retail Sales Areas to ensure programs and initiatives are fully executed.
• Collaborates with Warehouse Managers to ensure all products are loaded properly for delivery and review check-in and check-out procedures of the delivery organization.
• Has a keen sense of safety practices, superior customer service, quality of the product in the field, and development of their respective teams.
• Manages Key Business Indicators to measure performance against company goals including the completion of delivering and serving our customers daily.
• Monitors Operational Expenses and ensures that the teams are achieving budget in all areas on a monthly and yearly basis guided in a direction to achieve our companies goal of consistently generating strong cash flow.
• Ensures Internal Control metrics and processes are reviewed and in compliance on a monthly/yearly basis.
• Monitors the execution of the RED (Right Execution Daily) process to improve the market execution of the Delivery Supervisor team.
• Directs, leads, and motivates a team of Delivery Supervisors to deliver results by communicating company goals and deadlines; engaging and developing teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training; implementing continuous improvement methods while maintaining budgeted staffing levels and customer focus; and embodying company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership.
• Promotes and fosters a safety culture built to ensure safety for all employees within the facility. Participates in monthly safety meetings within the facility.
• Oversees total compliance with all regulations as it relates to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Ensures service is at its best in the market for customers, provides training and compliance of product rotation and merchandising standards, and ensures execution by the distribution teams.
• Leads collaboration with all functions within a facility to ensure that all departments work together to execute all company programs and lead all departments with a One Team concept. Facilitates sharing and learning of best practices within the facility and around the company.

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years with CCCI or equivalent in beverage distribution industry
• Minimum 3-5 years of knowledge of CCCI business practices applicable to the role
• 5-7 years of management experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate initiatives into actions, align all functions, processes and systems for execution, and set performance objectives for team
• Proven experience in change management and ability to communicate strategy and vision
• Ability to create a culture of accountability and at the same time, access talent and build bench strength within their department
• Must be able to exhibit financial acumen as this role is responsible for budgeting and obtaining monthly and yearly financial goals
• Ability to lead by example through Servant Leadership to their teams and others
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and SAP
• Must be able to lift and merchandise products up to 75 pounds, repeatedly and multiple times a day, and proficiently use material handling units (i.e. hand cart, CooLift, Pallet Jacks)

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship