Director Of Supply Chain

Position Overview:

Bread Alone Director of Supply Chain is responsible for managing Wholesale Department purchasing, inventory management, product packing, and outbound logistics. This is a senior-level management role with a broad mandate to manage and optimize a critical department within the organization, overseeing nearly 30 employees and 20 vehicles.

Purchasing and inventory management includes high-level purchasing decisions and direction of a Purchasing Manager, who conducts the day-to-day transactions, maintains required Food Safety documents, and manages the Departments warehouse personnel. Annual purchases approach $10 million. The Director is expected to drive cost and quality improvement and develop ERP systems to expand the insight and control Bread Alone has over its raw material.

Product packing and outbound logistics includes high-level decision making and management of the professionals and equipment that pick, pack, ship, and deliver over $20 million of product or just under 10 million pieces of bread annually. The Director will work with the department’s managers, supervisors, dispatchers, and drivers to ensure high service levels and make continuous improvements on safety, cost, and business analytics.

Bread Alone operates 24 hours and this role oversees an overnight driving team. As a result this role requires flexibility in schedule and a keen eye for creating systems that allow managers to make good decisions around the clock.

The Director of Supply Chain reports to the Bread Alone VP of Finance and Planning.

Hours: This is a full-time position. We strive to make schedules as manageable as possible to encourage and allow work-life balance.

Bread Alone's Worldview: Bread Alone Began in 1983 with simple intention: To feed people organic bread baked from a wood-fire brick oven. We run the bakery today with the optimistic belief that good food, an equitable economy and a healthy planet can thrive together. At the heart of our endeavors lies the profound belief that individuals are integral to every positive impact we make. Join us as we collectively strive for excellence in aligning our aspirations with meaningful actions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage Supply Chain department employees, including hiring and termination, training, professional development, and progressive discipline
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff and contribute to a positive team environment through continual training and professional development
• Oversee weekly Supply Chain department schedules for both driving team and floor team, posted 2 weeks in advance
• Manage Wholesale purchasing and inventory management effort, including the build-out and management of Enterprise Resource Planning tools
• Manage Supply Chain route orders, meeting customer needs while ensuring route efficiency
• Oversee weekly department reporting metrics, including route sales, product returns, and total route costs
• Emphasize workplace safety across department and continually improve through employee training and workplace improvements
• Oversee appropriate Department of Transportation and Department of Motor Vehicles regulations and requirements
• Oversee truck maintenance, including regularly scheduled maintenance and emergency services as necessary
• Oversee new vehicle acquisition, including truck purchases and leases as most appropriate for needs of business
• Maintain and improve best practices to ensure that products are staged and delivered to maximize customer experience, and department efficiency
• Support outstanding customer care experience by setting up new customer deliveries on appropriate routes, and meeting other customer needs for deliveries
• Interface with other Bread Alone department managers, including bread production, customer care, sanitation, maintenance, and administration.
• Maintain relationships with network of 3rd party distributors used for Bread Alone deliveries to areas and customers that are not serviced by company routes
• Supervise operation of Bread Alone’s NYC warehouse in Long Island City
• Work with supervisor staff to follow-through on special orders and other special needs of shift
• Direct emergency coverage as necessary in event of truck breakdowns or Supply Chain staff call-outs
• Act with integrity, honesty, knowledge and professionalism to promote the culture, values and mission of Bread Alone
• Use and implement better Route efficiency through Samsara/MOB and other systems

Job Requirements:

• Standard working hours: 40 to 50 hours per week with a dynamic schedule based on the needs of the department and need to collaborate with other company leaders. Primary schedule will be mid-week, daytime hours, but evening, overnight, and weekend hours will be required as needed based on the needs of the department.
• Willingness to field off-hours calls
• Experience with Microsoft and Google product suites
• Experience with DSD bread management a plus
• Experience with route management and tracking software a plus
• Experience with fleet management and truck maintenance a plus
• At least 5 years in management roles of increasing responsibility
• Able to stand for long periods of time while executing tasks quickly and accurately
• Able to to work in a physically demanding fast-paced environment
• Able to tolerate exposure to high levels of heat and cold
• Able to twist and bend repeatedly for long periods of time
• Able to pull, push, move and lift to waist level
• Able to carry awkward and shifting weights up to 50 pounds in a safe and controlled manner
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
• Able to work with, handle, operate, and control hot equipment and products in a safe manner according to Bread Alone guidelines
• Willing to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices which includes but are not limited to: Removing any visible or exposed piercings and body jewelry, personal accessories, false nails & refraining from makeup at work (ie. mascara or heavy foundation, lipstick)
• Night, weekend, and holiday availability per needs of production
• Respect for and comfort with a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Able and willing to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and assigned uniform as required per company policy
• Able to gain proficiency in operating and instructing on the proper use of all systems(physical and technological) in use in your department
• Willing to follow all safety guidelines set out by Bread Alone
• Willing to take responsibility for your own and others safety by strictly enforcing all safety rules and regulations and taking steps to mitigate any unsafe conditions or practices enlisting the help of others as needed
• The Bakery is open 365 days a year and team members must be willing to work consistently throughout the year which includes holidays and weekends

Job Type: Full-time, exempt

Compensation: Bread Alone is deeply committed to ethically balancing the demands of the business and paying a living wage to all those who contribute to our success. Pay for this position is $85,000 to $127,000 per year.

We Offer:

• Company-Wide, Quarterly Bonus: All full-time employees are included in our quarterly bonus program. As you spend more time with us you earn a bigger share of our bonus pool. As our business succeeds, so too will you
• Twice Annual Review: Every year you will receive 2 rounds of feedback on your professional development and will be eligible for a merit increase during annual reviews
• 401k: Employer match of up to 4% after 6 months
• Paid Time Off: We respect work-life balance. PTO is front-loaded based on employee's anniversary
• Wellness Time: During the first year of employment wellness time for hourly employees is accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked totaling a yearly amount of 56 hours. For salaried managers, the time is front-loaded upon hire date. Unused time is paid out on the employees one year anniversary
• CDPHP Health Insurance: Healthcare available through CDPHP
• Dental Insurance: Available through Delta Dental
• Vision and Life Insurance: Provided to all employees at no cost
• Educational Assistance: Reimbursed up to $2,000 annually