Area Director Replenishment (Sacramento, CA) at US Foods

Sacramento, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Food Distribution, Supply Chain, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

Onsite presence 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) in Sacramento, CA
Ability to oversee a team of Replenishment Leads, Buyers, and Operations Support Specialists
Experience managing replenishment buying and inventory management across categories (grocery, fresh, produce)
Capability to represent the Replenishment function on Area leadership staff with local and national sales leaders

Responsibilities

Own and manage all replenishment-related performance metrics for the Area
Actively engage in Area-level staff meetings on replenishment performance and issue resolution; represent replenishment and own all follow-ups
Drive improved performance on key metrics (Target Service Levels, Optimal DIOH, Spoilage & Inventory Adjustment, Freight Optimization) and provide timely updates
Serve as the single point of contact for service requests
Oversee all replenishment and inventory management activities in the Area
Oversee Area Buyers to manage inventory health (gap to target DIOH levels) and highlight issues to Replenishment COE
Oversee Area Buyers to ensure timely PO issuance to vendors using SOQ and optimal parameters
Work with buyer team to root cause and address major stock outs, anticipated shorts, and finalize recovery actions for long-term outages
Oversee Operations Support Specialists for timely PO updates/changes and escalations to transportation, DC operations, and merchandising teams
Work with Buyer team to resolve billing and costing discrepancies through CASIS
Provide local ownership and accountability for overall service performance and special events
Ensure Replenishment-related service requests are assigned timely and actioned within SLA; determine allocation priorities for constrained items
Support Area Sales events by ensuring preparedness and partnering with Sales and Merchandising on demand forecasts
Oversee major customer transitions (start-up, ramp-down) and assortment transitions, providing process expertise and cross-functional support
Triaging and resolving Area-specific service issues, such as acute/seasonal challenges (e.g., hurricanes)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Inventory ManagementReplenishmentSupply ChainPerformance MetricsService LevelsDIOHSpoilage ControlFreight OptimizationBuyingTeam ManagementOperations Support

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This role will be onsite 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) in Sacramento, CA.

What is the salary for this Area Director position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What team will I be managing in this role?

You will oversee a team of talented Replenishment Leads, Buyers, and Operations Support Specialists.

What key responsibilities or skills are needed for this position?

The role requires managing replenishment performance metrics like Target Service Levels, DIOH, spoilage, and freight optimization; overseeing inventory management, PO issuance, root causing stock outs, and replenishment operations.

What makes a strong candidate for this Area Director role?

Strong candidates have experience leading replenishment teams, managing supply chain metrics like service levels, inventory, and freight, and representing the function in leadership meetings.

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters

1853Year Founded

$340.5KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.

$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.

Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.

The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.

US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.

Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.

Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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