Job Description Insight Global is looking for a Director of Distribution on behalf of one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies with over 1600 global restaurants. The Senior Director of Distribution & Planning is a strategic and operational leader responsible for ensuring product availability across our restaurant system through world-class distribution execution, demand forecasting, and supply planning. This role serves as the key decision-maker for all distribution-related matters and acts as a coach and connector across internal teams and external partners. Key Responsibilities   Distribution Leadership: Own the relationship and performance of third-party distributors, ensuring high service levels, fill rates, and cost efficiency across the network.   Inventory & Supply Planning: Lead the development of data-driven inventory targets and supply plans that align with forecasted demand and promotional activity.   Demand Forecasting: Oversee the creation and refinement of demand forecasts at the ingredient and category level, enabling proactive supply chain decisions.   LTO & Program Integration: Partner cross-functionally to seamlessly roll in new menu items, LTOs, and business programs with minimal disruption to operations.   Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through scenario planning, distributor collaboration, and supplier readiness assessments.   Team Development: Build and coach a high-performing team that thrives on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between Supply Chain, Culinary, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment on business priorities and execution We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, with a focus on distribution, planning, or logisticspreferably in the restaurant, foodservice, or CPG industry.   Experience with forecasting tools and ERP systems preferred to manage business (inventory at supplier and distributor level, reporting, forecasting, etc.)   Understands and demonstrates best industry standards in regards to Distribution and continues to provide value and ideas for upcoming innovation   Proven leadership in managing third-party distribution networks and driving measurable improvements in service and cost.   Excellent communicator and collaborator with a coaching mindset and a bias for action. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through change in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.   Ability and openness to travel once per month (Likely only 4-6 times per year) Understanding of food safety   Has currently or previously worked at a food distribution center null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.