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  • National Distribution Manager
    National Distribution Manager
    9 hours ago
    $80000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Director of Distribution With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team! WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR The National Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end distribution operations ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods from manufacturing and co-packing facilities to customers, distribution centers, and Franchise partners. This role leads to distribution strategy, 3PL management, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and service. The role partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to support service level targets, cost controls, and growth initiatives. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Freight & Transportation Management • Lead all inbound and outbound transportation activities, including TL, LTL, drayage, and refrigerated freight, • Manage relationships with 3PLs, carriers, and freight brokers, • Negotiate carrier contracts, rates, and service-level agreements to meet cost and service objectives, • Monitor freight spending, lane performance, accessorial, and carrier compliance, • Develop contingency plans for capacity constraints, weather disruptions, and peak seasons, • Collaborate with transportation and logistics teams to optimize outbound and inter-facility shipments, • Support distribution network design, including DC footprint, capacity planning, and lane optimization, • Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining service and product integrity Food Safety, Quality & Compliance • Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and customer requirements, • Maintain cold-chain integrity and temperature control standards throughout transportation and storage, • Lead root cause analysis for freight-related quality issues and corrective actions Cost Control & Continuous Improvement • Assist with transportation and distribution budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce freight costs, damages, and lead times, • Implement routing guides, mode optimization, and network design improvements, • Track and report metrics such as freight cost and damage rates Systems & Analytics • Lead the use and optimization of TMS, WMS, ERP, and freight audit/payment systems, • Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, • Support system implementations, integrations, and upgrades Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration • Support and develop a team of logistics and distribution professionals, • Establish performance goals, coaching, and succession planning, • Partner with Quality Control, Operations and Finance to support customer requirements and margin goals, • Act as escalation point for service failures and customer-impacting issues, • Other duties, as assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, or related field, • At least 5+ years of progressive experience in frozen food distribution or cold-chain logistics, • At least 5+ years managing multi-site, multi-region distribution operations, • Deep knowledge of frozen cold-chain requirements and global food safety regulations, • Experience with global trade compliance and customs processes, • Advanced WMS and ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, NetSuite), • International logistics and trade compliance, • Operational excellence on a scale, • Financial and cost-to-serve optimization, • Strong people leadership across cultures, • Risk management and resilience planning, • Regular presence in frozen warehouse environments (freezer conditions), • Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide constructive feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, along with Franchisees, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high performance standards., • High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and support diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven., • Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged team work environment., • Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture. SWEET BENEFITS • Competitive compensation, • Free Cake for your Birthday, • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, • 401K Retirement Plan, • Paid time off, paid Holidays, • High Performance Culture

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  • Human Resources and Payroll Manager
    Human Resources and Payroll Manager
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Sunnyside, Queens

    Human Resources and Payroll Manager An elite labor and employment law firm seeks a Human Resources and Payroll Manager. Based in its Manhattan, New York office, the role supports core HR functions, with an emphasis on payroll, leave of absence, administration, and benefits. Responsibilities: • Oversee the firm’s HRIS system (Paycom) and payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing across jurisdictions; maintain employee data, payroll, and benefits HRIS and other files; lead post-implementation system updates and enhancements (including evaluation of modules for expenses, journal and general ledgers); generate payroll-related reports and analyze payroll- related data to inform decision-making and improve HR processes; support payroll-related audits; manage year-end payroll-related deliverables (e.g., W-2s, related employer tax forms, total rewards statements). • Support firm-sponsored benefit plans, programs, and policies, and identify opportunities for improvement; forecast benefits trends and assist with benefits design; prepare annual census for benefits-plan testing; serve as a primary contact for payroll- and benefits-related vendors and third-party administrators (including the benefits broker) by managing vendor relationships, reviewing and processing invoices, facilitating employee communication, and attending recurring meetings; coordinate Fidelity updates, 401(k) funding submissions, and wage reporting for workers’ compensation; and, with others on the People team, coordinate employee training related to the use of the Paycom (HRIS) and Fidelity (401(k)) platforms. • Partner with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Human Resources Manager to administer the payroll aspects of leaves of absence (e.g., disability, FMLA, parental); produce leave and PTO reports to support year-end bonus calculations; coordinate the secure transfer of employee data to third-party vendors for services, premiums, and plan administration; administer workers’ compensation claims with third-party administration needs; review and respond to unemployment claims with appropriate documentation; review unemployment statements; and ensure that required reporting and employee notices relating to payroll and benefits (e.g., EEOC, ACA) are timely distributed. • Stay abreast of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable HR best practices; support annual compensation review including research into market trends and benchmarks; collaborate with others on the HR team to ensure that the Firm’s Employee Handbook is up to date and comprehensive; and assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining personnel policies and procedures (particularly as related to payroll and benefits) to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements across multiple jurisdictions. • Work with others on the Human Resources team to respond to daily HR-related matters that arise (including, but not limited to, payroll and benefits inquiries); partner with others on the People team to help create and maintain a culture of respect, inclusion, development, and innovation in alignment with the Firm’s equity-and-engagement vision and objectives; and proactively assume other duties as necessary. Qualifications: Do have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below: • Education and Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role—and a demonstrated track record of HR leadership, including developing and leading initiatives and process improvements in a highly collaborative environment. You have experience building, mentoring, and developing a team and cultivating a respectful work environment. You lead by example. Extensive knowledge of the payroll function is required, with Paycom experience preferred, and an understanding of employee benefits. • Flexibility and Organization: You are versatile and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks. You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure with tight deadlines. • Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You possess a strong client-service orientation and ability to work well individually and as part of a team. • Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. • Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to advocating for employee rights. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose. Compensation: An attractive compensation package (tailored to experience), with target base compensation of $130,000–$165,000 per year (exempt). The firm offers employees a robust benefits package including healthcare benefits.

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