Summary of Job DescriptionThe Senior Manager Freight & Logistics Supply Management is responsible for the development and performance of Pandas managed freight and logistics programs and partnerships related to the Supply Chain Management team.This position manages relationships between suppliers distributors logisticsfreight partners and internal stakeholders to ensure their compliance with contractual agreements related to safety service cost quality and growth within the Managed Freight and Logistics scope of responsibility. The Senior Manager provides leadership and development to the team to meet the departments people planning and development goals.Job ResponsibilitiesWorks with SCM Senior leadership to develop the design and execution of the multi-year Managed Freight and Logistics strategy to align with the overall SCM strategies to meet company objectives.Develops and manages strong relationships with suppliers distributors and logistics partners.Acts as a liaison between Sourcing and SCM stakeholders and partners. Communicates PRGs philosophy and growth plans aligning partners and stakeholders to support Panda growth.Responsible for establishing performance and compliance standards with suppliers distributors and logistics partners in support of cross-functional stakeholders. Defines KPI and reporting standards of performance.Identifies opportunities to support future business planning within the supply chain to improve business partner performance and optimize cost. Directs Managed Freight and Logistic team to execute analysis and strategy.Leads collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to improve logistics performance and optimize costs through process improvements and partner performance enhancement.Provides and maintains market intelligence and analysis supporting PRG StakeholdersEstablishes standards and cadence of of business reviews with logisticsfreight partners ensuring alignment to the overall SCM strategy.Recruits selects and develops an effective team of Logistics managers and analysts to identify and execute cost optimization and resolve freight and transportation related issues. Provides leadership coaching and development to the team to meet the departments people planning and development goals.How we reward youHybrid Work schedule401K with company matchYearly bonus opportunityFull medical dental and vision insurance On-site fitness center biometric screen and flu shot clinicDiscounts at Panda restaurants theme parks and gym membershipsPaid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidaysContinuous education assistance and scholarshipsIncome protection including Disability Life and AD&D insuranceBereavement leaveBenefits available for eligible permanent full time associatesYour background & experienceBachelors degree required7 years of experience in Supply Chain Management with increasing management responsibility preferably in a multi-unit food service distribution organization with increasing management responsibilityObtaining a valid Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.If hired completion of annual store training.Pay Range M3 127000 - 178000 Annual Within the range individual pay is determined using various factors including work location and experience.LI-HybridPanda Strong since 1983Founded in Glendale California we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2300 locations globally we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether its impacting our team or the communities we work in were proud to be an organization that embraces family values.Youre wanted herePanda Restaurant Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law including but not limited to sexgender including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related conditions gender expression race color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability age ancestry medical condition genetic information marital status and veteran status. Additionally Panda Restaurant Group Inc. complies with all federal state and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation.The Americans with Disabilities Act ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations absent undue hardship to effectively participate in the application and hiring process for example sign language interpreters.If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying please reach out toTASupportPandaRG.com.