Distribution Manager, United States

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Requirements:

• Ability to spend up to 70% of the time in the field short activation durations.
• Must live within one (1) hour of an international airport or be willing to relocate.
• Willing to travel frequently to remote locations.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent preferred, or 5+ years in management roles.
• Experience in leading large teams in dynamic environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal resources.
• Willingness to work in austere living conditions.
• Exhibit calmness in crisis situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong physical fitness and mental resilience.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Respond within four (4) hours to manage relief operations at disaster areas.
• Lead and manage field teams in distribution systems and meal allocation.
• Design adaptable response strategies for high-stress environments.
• Recruit, onboard, and train distribution teams.
• Provide updates on operations to the Response Director.
• Collaborate with WCK departments for effective activation support.
• Ensure transitions between field leaders are smooth.
• Complete After-Action Reports to improve processes.
• Develop effective processes for meal delivery and manage dynamic distribution plans.
• Research and manage food vendor partnerships, ensuring compliance and alignment with guidelines.
• Review and approve supplier invoices.
• Manage meal distribution using various transportation methods.
• Share cost projections for operations with finance.
• Source materials and ensure timely delivery.
• Recruit and train distribution teams, providing mentorship and feedback.
• Build relationships with local communities.