Job Summary and Mission

This position contributes to Starbucks success by providing distribution expertise, project management, analytical and influencing skills to support the distribution team in developing innovative, cost-effective and scalable distribution systems that facilitate global growth and generate store and customer value. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Assesses the financial and operational impact of business initiatives and recommends or implements solutions.
• Develops project plans that define scope, schedule, budget and business impact and risks. Executes plans and identifies issues or obstacles, gains alignment and brings to resolution.
• Leads the design and implementation of distribution processes and foundational distribution systems that improve service or efficiency, increase capacity and reduce costs. Leads the design and implementation of distribution network models that drive business decisions for global market growth and distribution capacity/location requirements. Develops requests for proposal and analyzes bids. Participates in contract negotiations with transportation providers.

Summary of Experience

• Food service and food company distribution, either technical or operational (5 years)
• Operations and transportation (5 years)
• Performance metrics development and root cause analysis (5 years)
• Project management (5 years)
• Order management system(s)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to lead others
• Strong coaching skills

__ Starbucks and its brands are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 206-318-0660 or via email at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com__

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