IDS Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors the Buyers and flow of materials, food and supplies in specified quality and quantities to meet customer requirements in the HUB unit.
• Oversees and ensures the accuracy of information received from the unit, including daily inventories, invoices and physical inventories. 
• Provides support to the HUB unit with regards to requisitions, usages, waste, product receipt, product storage, and any available support tools. 
• Trains buyers to ensure compliance with regional and corporate purchasing programs, specifications, and other related activities for the HUB unit.
• Understands customer service manuals and other related specification sources.
• Using SAP/SACS along with customer flight schedules and “Bill of Materials” (BOM) program to determine the quantities of all customer-required food and related menu components
• Follows appropriate forecasting and analyzing procedures of load factor trends to determine appropriate quantities of required product purchases
• Assists units in generating and establishing and accurate daily requisition system which is monitored in a timely manner meeting production requirements and changes monthly
• Audits and ensures accuracy of processes including purchase requisitions, orders, and vendor invoices prior to payment thorough our A/P process
• Monitors responsible units to ensure that an accurate food and controllable inventory is kept
• Assures compliance with required corporate, local agency and federal government (FDA) guidelines for proper sanitation, food handling and temperature control (HACCP) practices
• Communicates company policies, objectives, procedures, and safety guidelines to all staff members
• Acts as a chairperson of unit SPIRIT program and participates in the corporate SPIRIT program
• Understands and insures compliance with regional and corporate programs, policies and product specifications
• Assures unit maintains and reports accurate product substitution log and insures appropriate follow up actions are pursued
• Consistently maintains a professional image in all relationships and interactions with suppliers, customers and other employees
• Audits cost breakouts to compare actual vs. theoretical food costs and communicates noted variances to appropriate parties
• Performs special projects and other duties as required

Qualifications

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent with experience in related discipline
• College degree in related discipline preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 Years Wholesale or Multi Unit food purchasing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Food safety control practices (GMP's, SOP's, and HACCP) and quality program control

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Knowledge of HACCP, quality management and six sigma
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations
• Intermediate level Microsoft office tool skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of quality auditing, inspection methods
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required
• Able to work with little supervision
• General food knowledge and culinary concepts

Language / Communication Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written & oral

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: HUB

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: up to 10%

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: all internal departments

External Relationships: suppliers, customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: normal office environment

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) na

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title):  Director, Supply Chain

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):  N/A

Number of Direct Reports: Varies by HUB size, 2-10 (Buyers and Spec, Ops, Unit)

Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0

Estimated Total Size of Team: 3-13

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

• We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
• We communicate and keep each other informed
• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

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