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:

• Point of contact for stores who need problem resolution and solutions between the stores and the Distributor.  Be the advocate for the stores to resolve their issues with the Distributor locations.
• Analyze Distributor Inventories at all locations. Question and communicate as needed if inventory levels look too high or too low compared to weekly movement. 
• Audit Distributor Order Guides each month to ensure correct pricing to the stores. 
• Analyze Distributor errors looking for patterns.  Find the systemic cause and create processes to eliminate the errors. 
• Serve as a point of contact for our field team and internal departments. Answer questions, direct requests to appropriate team members/departments related to the Foodservice Distributor and collaborate across teams to support department projects and operations. 
• Communicate National launch of products to the Foodservice Distributor and follow up to ensure launch dates and inventory levels are met.
• Pull month end inventory movement from all Distributor locations into tracking sheet.  Look for changes in individual ingredient trend movement.
• Support the Vice President of Supply Chain and team with analysis and implementation of specific programs and projects.

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 

• High school diploma (Associates degree preferred). 
• 4+ years in the area of inventory management or supply chain required.
• Strong customer focus with demonstrated ability to prioritize client needs; ability to build and manage relationships with diplomacy and tact. 
• Ability to exhibit strong vendor management skills that encompass vendor assessment.
• Advanced analytical, negotiating, and problem solving skills a must. 
• Intermediate to Advanced competency with the Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.) 
• Experience supporting multiple individuals at multiple levels required. 
• Personal passion for fitness is a plus.

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.