Dir, Area Replenishment (Lenexa, KS) at US Foods

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Foodservice, Distribution, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Onsite presence 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) at Lenexa, KS location
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 Replenishment function on Area leadership staff with local and national sales leaders

Responsibilities

Own and manage all replenishment-related performance metrics for the Area, including Target Service Levels, Optimal Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH), Spoilage & Inventory Adjustment, and Freight Optimization
Actively engage in Area-level staff meetings on replenishment performance and issue resolution; represent replenishment and own all follow-ups
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 Center of Excellence (COE)
Oversee Area Buyers to ensure Purchase Orders (POs) are issued timely to vendors using Suggested Order Quantities (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 to ensure timely updates/changes to POs and arrival to DCs; escalate issues to transportation, DC operations, and merchandising teams; communicate major issues to Sales and Replenishment leadership
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 to Support Specialists and actioned within response SLA; determine allocation priorities for constrained items with Buyer team
Work with Buyers and Support Specialists to support local sales events; partner with Sales and Merchandising to manage demand forecasts and preparedness for key events
Oversee major customer transitions (start-up & ramp-down) and assortment transitions by providing Buyer team with process expertise and facilitating cross-functional support
Triaging and resolving acute/seasonal Area-specific service issues

Skills

Replenishment

Inventory Management

Supply Chain

Performance Management

Service Levels

DIOH

Spoilage Management

Freight Optimization

Buyer Management

Operations Support

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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