Who We Are:

Watkins Distributing is a family owned and operated beverage distribution company that has serviced Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Job Summary:

The Vice President of Operations will be responsible for routing optimization, freight coordination, and inventory throughout nine warehouses, across Idaho and Montana.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Develop and implement logistics strategies to improve operational efficiencies and reduce costs
Manage relationships with carriers and third-party logistics providers to ensure high service levels, while exploring the most cost-effective solutions
Establish and analyze financial and operational KPI’s to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
Utilize our routing software, Wyze, to monitor daily routing, while providing recommendations to improve efficiency to delivery supervisors
Minimal travel will be required, once/quarter visits to our main sites
Other related duties as assigned, reports to the President/CEO

Preferred Skills/Abilities: (Must currently reside in the market, we are not considering relocations at this time)

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, preferably within the beverage or consumer goods industry
Strong analytical skills with data management and the ability to manage remote locations
Ability to manage budgets and improve profitability through contract negotiations and vendor management

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