Purchasing/Distributor Relations Manager
Job Description
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PURPOSE AND NOT JUST A JOB, JOIN THE SMOOTHIE KING TEAM AND TURN YOUR PURPOSE INTO A FULFILLING PASSION!
Since pioneering the first nutritional Smoothie franchise in 1973, our mission has always been to INSPIRE PEOPLE TO LIVE A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. Now, with over 1300 stores and counting, we have been ranked as the #1 Fastest-Growing concept in its category and #14 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Franchise 500” list in 2020! We’ve grown to become the largest nutritional Smoothie bar in the nation, with a simple recipe for success: HIRE THE BEST PEOPLE, USE THE BEST INGREDIENTS AND BLEND WITH A PURPOSE!
We are currently searching for a DISTRIBUTION RELATIONS MANAGER to join our team! The Distribution Relations Manager will be responsible for the day to day communication and service levels between the Smoothie King Stores and Smoothie King’s authorized Foodservice Distributor and inventory/order guide maintenance support functions to the Supply Chain department. The Distribution Relations Manager will work in tandem with the stores, internal departments, and external Distributor teams to manage the service levels and pricing to the stores.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Outstanding interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building partnerships with internal and external partners, at all levels within the organization.
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects with accuracy.
Strong sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude.
Advanced communication skills including oral, written, and presentation.
Willingness and ability to work in a collaborative, fast paced environment.
Operates with a calm sense of urgency.
Takes professional pride and personal ownership of his/her work and accomplishments.
Honest, open communication with all internal and external team members.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable, and able to prioritize competing demands.
EDUCATION / PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
WHAT WE OFFER
Join our team and enjoy an unusually fun work environment with an upbeat atmosphere and great team members. It is our purpose to maintain an environment our team members can brag about, where our focus and belief are built on our core values: WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER, WE KEEP EVOLVING, WE LIVE OUR MISSION, WE DO THE RIGHT THING, AND WE FOCUS AND FINISH. With our core values at the forefront of every decision we make, it allows for collaboration, passion, and a no-limits mindset when it comes to your future! We keep our team happy with our great benefits package, free smoothies, flexible work schedules, office lunches and parties, monthly fitness challenges, free gym access, and more fun activities to make Smoothie King a happy and healthy place to work.
OUR MISSION
Inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
OUR VISION
To be an integral part of every health and fitness journey.
OUR VALUES
We: Do the Right Thing
We: Are Better Together
We: Live the Mission
We: Keep Evolving
We: Focus and Finish
At Smoothie King, when we say INSPIRE PEOPLE, we mean everyone. We champion a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the guests we serve. We blend the unique members of our organization, celebrating what is both common and different to grow better together and Rule the Day. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values, which includes “WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER” and “WE DO THE RIGHT THING”. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, or medical condition or disability. If you are a person with a disability and you need assistance in applying for a position with Smoothie King, please call our Human Resources Department at 214-935-8900 and direct assistance will be provided.