Area Manager Operations - South

• KPI Ownership: Take ownership of key performance indicators (KPIs) including OnTime Delivery (OTD) rates inventory turnover and overall operational efficiency for the assigned territory.
• OnTime Delivery Management: Ensure all dark stores and kitchens within the area meet or exceed OTD targets by streamlining delivery processes and addressing any bottlenecks or delays.
• Inventory Management & Forecasting: Oversee inventory levels at all locations in the territory ensuring accuracy and timely replenishment. Use forecasting models to predict demand and optimize stock levels.
• Supply Chain Planning: Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure efficient planning product replenishment and logistics coordination for each store and kitchen in the area.
• Territory Coordination: Act as the key liaison between the corporate office logistics and store/kitchen managers within the assigned territory. Ensure smooth communication and of operations.
• Dark Store/Kitchen Management: Supervise and support dark stores and kitchen managers ensuring they follow best practices in order management inventory control and customer service excellence.
• Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in the supply chain delivery operations or store processes and implement solutions to improve overall performance in the area.
• Reporting & Analytics: Generate and analyze performance reports related to delivery times inventory levels and supply chain health. Present findings and recommendations to the senior operations team for strategic improvements.
• Team Leadership & Development: Provide guidance and leadership to store and kitchen managers fostering a culture of continuous improvement accountability and high performance.
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• Bachelors degree in Operations Management Supply Chain Management Logistics or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing operations across multiple locations with a strong understanding of logistics and supply chain management.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in KPI ownership and performance management.
• Proficiency in supply chain inventory and logistics management tools and software.
• Excellent communication coordination and team management skills with a focus on achieving operational targets.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and make datadriven decisions.

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