What does it mean to be part of the UNFI Procurement Team?

The Procurement team is a key contributor to UNFI and is responsible for strategic planning, purchasing, and management of over $2B in inventory.  The procurement teams work hand in hand to support our customers and suppliers' needs, while achieving the goal of providing high service levels, and working towards creating new innovative solutions to drive UNFI's growth. Partnering with our suppliers and customers, we strive to make them stronger, our supply chain better, and our food solutions more inspired. 

Job Overview:

The Logistics Development Manager is responsible for supporting Logistics freight revenue and margin thresholds by enhancing supplier interactions, upholding pricing policies, and maintaining sourcing SOPs to implement, forecast, and measure these metrics.

This position is broken down into these main responsibilities –

Revenue Growth and Margin Appreciation – improvement of overall freight revenue and margin targets through cost compression, booked freight & freight allowance negotiation, and margin exception analytics.

Increased UNFI Managed Volume - responsible for developing and maintaining National collect freight models through strategic mode conversions from vendor delivered to UNFI managed.

Create & Maintain Operational Guidelines – enable best-in-class execution that matches our cost-to-serve expectations.

Strengthen Freight Channels & Network Modeling – Use internal and external cost components, transportation/distribution capabilities, and dynamic forecasting technology to model and determine the lowest landed cost scenario for the delivery of UNFI.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting UNFI’s growth strategy by managing the achievement of Logistics Freight Revenue through team execution of freight pricing analytics.

• Responsible for managing the maintenance of freight margin thresholds in line with the Logistics strategy through team execution of margin exception freight analytics.

• Educates internal cross-functional teams and suppliers on UNFI’s logistics services, as well as presents strategic freight solutions, to support volume growth through mode conversion to UNFI-managed.

• Facilitates continuous improvement conversations at all levels throughout the organization.

• Ensures effective communication with business partners; assists in resolving problems/issues.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

• BS degree required. MBA/Master's preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years in food distribution experience

• 3+ years managing and leading others

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:

• Understanding of operational model for wholesale, retail, and distribution.

• Knowledge of leadership and management techniques, focusing on team culture.

• Proven ability to develop and lead logistical analysis.

• Ability to build trust to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of Transportation Systems, network models, rate negotiations, and distribution networks.

• Knowledge of Transportation / Supply Chain Industry trends.

• Proven ability to innovate utilizing industry-standard research and design methodology.

• Must be able to work well with internal and external partners with procurement, distribution, transportation, and carriers.

• Must be able to interact effectively with associates at all levels.

• Demonstrated strength in the area problem solving with strong analytical skills.

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

 Work Environment:

Remote Role:

• This position is classified as remote, where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office regularly, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

 Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

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