Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $140,000.00 - $199,659.20
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
bonus
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Bagel Brands is the parent company for several of the most beloved breakfast bagel brands in the United States, including Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. With a dedication to quality and tradition, Bagel Brands embodies a culture that values the unity and joy a simple, fresh-baked bagel can bring. The company prides itself on a set of core values and behaviors that foster a positive work environment and excellent customer service. This commitment extends across their nationwide network, where each team member helps to spread happiness, one warm bagel and heartfelt good morning at... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required
- Minimum 7 to 10 years’ experience in distribution for a chain restaurant group and managing a team
- Experience in implementing and maintaining advanced business systems
- Experience in multi-unit chain management
- Experience utilizing Arrowstream preferred
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail
- Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Skilled in leading complex projects with accountability
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Committed to company policies and standards
- Operates with professionalism, urgency, and continuous improvement mindset
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Minimum 7 to 10 years of distribution management experience in a chain restaurant environment
- Proven success managing a team and multi-unit operations
- Experience with advanced business systems implementation
- Knowledge of Arrowstream is preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to drive strategic initiatives and process improvements
- Experience in vendor management and contract compliance
Job Duties
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 Distribution Managers across 16 third-party food service distributors
- Oversee all distribution center operations including transportation, inventory management, and order fulfillment
- Partner with third-party distributors to strengthen relationships and improve service levels
- Develop and implement distribution and logistics strategies aligned with company growth objectives
- Continuously assess network performance using KPIs and analytics for process improvement
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Marketing, and Operations on product flow and promotions
- Develop and maintain contingency plans for business continuity
- Oversee selection and evaluation of distribution partners to ensure service, cost, and food safety compliance
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement leveraging technology and data-driven decision-making
- Support Purchasing by managing contract pricing communication and audits
- Monitor proprietary SKUs tracking and collaborate on cost-of-goods solutions
- Manage distribution tickets and ensure timely resolution of issues
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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